Denver in February

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug afternoon storms; Jan–Feb cold snaps.

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatInside Denver's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• JuneGreatInside Denver's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• SeptemberGreatInside Denver's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• OctoberGreatInside Denver's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.

• DenverHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -7 °C (19 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 19 °F (-7 °C), rain on about 5 days
• Rockies and national parks, United States · Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier, Rocky Mountain, Denvercool

  High roads (Going-to-the-Sun, Beartooth, Trail Ridge) open only about June–October; snow possible any month at altitude.

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 Denver, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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