Hyder in February

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (viewing site closed, most businesses shut).

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• JulyGreatInside Hyder's best window: Mid-Jul–early Sep (salmon run and bear viewing).
• AugustGreatInside Hyder's best window: Mid-Jul–early Sep (salmon run and bear viewing).
• SeptemberGreatInside Hyder's best window: Mid-Jul–early Sep (salmon run and bear viewing).
• JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mid-Jul–early Sep (salmon run and bear viewing)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.

• HyderHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 14 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 Hyder, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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