Rocky Mountain National Park in February
In February, Rocky Mountain National Park averages a high of 34°F and a low of 6°F, with 1.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 25.1 inches of snowfall. About 108,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 10 hours 36 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 34° / 6°F
- Precipitation
- 1.5in
- Snow
- 25.1in
- Daylight
- 10h 36m
- Visitors
- 108,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Waterdale, CO at 5,230 ft averages a February high of 45°F and a low of 17°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Grand Lake 1 NW, CO, 9.2 miles from the park's center, 8,720 ft. Second station lower down: Waterdale, CO, 5,230 ft, 26.4 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in February
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 40° / 16° | Quiet | Cold |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 39° / 16° | Quiet | Cold |
| Arches National Park | 50° / 29° | Quiet | Cool |
| Wind Cave National Park | 41° / 16° | Quiet | Cool |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 43° / 23° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Rocky Mountain National Park on nps.gov
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