Marin County

Marin County Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Marin County, the United States of America in February.

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Novato San Rafael Mill Valley Sausalito

Planning a journey to Marin County, the United States of America this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Marin County in February

Marin County, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in Marin County generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Novato.

For specific regional insights in Marin County, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sausalito with an average of 99 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Fairfax with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

February brings good sunshine to many areas. Novato sees around 209 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Marin County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Marin County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Novato)

January14°C (57°F) February16°C (61°F) March18°C (64°F) April20°C (68°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December14°C (57°F)
Best Time to Visit Marin County →

Best Places to Visit in Marin County in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Marin County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Marin County

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Marin County, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Marin County (February)

Precipitation variation in Marin County (February)

Novato

In February Novato generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
209 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Novato →

San Rafael

In February San Rafael generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
209 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in San Rafael →

Mill Valley

In February Mill Valley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
209 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
128 mm (5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Mill Valley →

Sausalito

In February Sausalito generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
209 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Sausalito →

Fairfax

In February Fairfax generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
209 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Fairfax →

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In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Marin County in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Novato 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
San Rafael 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Mill Valley 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Sausalito 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Fairfax 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Larkspur 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)

Marin County weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Marin County, the United States of America in February?

February in Marin County, the United States of America brings unpleasant weather. In Novato, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Marin County, the United States of America in February?

Average temperatures in Marin County, the United States of America during February range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Novato.

Does Marin County, the United States of America get a lot of rain in February?

Novato typically receives notable rainfall in February, about 120 mm (4.7 in) on average across Marin County, the United States of America.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Marin County, the United States of America?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Marin County, the United States of America due to the typically unpleasant weather in Novato.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Novato. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Marin County.

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