Black Rock City in February

Outside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).

February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• AugustGreatInside Black Rock City's best window: Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day).
• SeptemberGreatInside Black Rock City's best window: Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day).
• MarchGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.
• AprilGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.

• Black Rock CityHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 6 days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Mardi Gras (New Orleans) big impact

  Feb or Mar (varies) · United States

  New Orleans hotels triple in price and sell out.

Crowds · United States overall

Low

Prices · United States overall

Medium

United States overall: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Black Rock City, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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