Yellowstone National Park in February
In February, Yellowstone National Park averages a high of 26°F and a low of 1°F, with 1.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 46,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 10 hours 22 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 26° / 1°F
- Precipitation
- 1.7in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 10h 22m
- Visitors
- 46,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: July (very busy), August (very busy) and September (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Gardiner, MT at 5,275 ft averages a February high of 38°F and a low of 18°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Yellowstone Lake, WY, 4.3 miles from the park's center, 7,835 ft. Second station lower down: Gardiner, MT, 5,275 ft, 32.7 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in February
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway | 30° / 3° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Grand Teton National Park | 30° / 4° | Quiet | Cold |
| Glacier National Park | 34° / 19° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 36° / 18° | Quiet | Cold |
| Wind Cave National Park | 41° / 16° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Yellowstone National Park on nps.gov
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