Vega in February

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (Panhandle heat, 32–35 °C (90–95 °F)), late Dec–Feb (ice on I-40).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (Panhandle heat, 90–95 °F (32–35 °C)), late Dec–Feb (ice on I-40).

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatInside Vega's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
• MayGreatInside Vega's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
• SeptemberGreatInside Vega's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
• OctoberGreatInside Vega's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

• VegaHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 4 days
• Desert Southwest, United States · Las Vegas, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Death Valleyfine

  Spring and autumn are park season; June–August tops 40–45 °C (104–113 °F) in the low desert, and July–September monsoon storms bring flash floods in canyons.Spring and autumn are park season; June–August tops 104–113 °F (40–45 °C) in the low desert, and July–September monsoon storms bring flash floods in canyons.

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 Vega, side by side.

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

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