Late winter · Weather & things to do
Arches in February
Arches warms up: highs climb to 47°F (8°C), from 42°F in January, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 63/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.9 in (23 mm)
- Humidity
- 59%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What February feels like
Afternoons only reach about 47°F (8°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are April & May and September & October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 34°F.
- Comfort improves from 55/100 in January to 63/100.
- Our Utah Mighty Five route recommends Mar – May, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Arches in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Delicate Arch Trail
Three-mile round trip over slickrock to Utah's most famous arch.
Why now February scores 63/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Windows Section
North and South Windows and Turret Arch on short trails; Double Arch is next door.
Why now Highs near 47°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Milt's Stop & Eat
Moab burger stand since 1954 with hand-cut fries and milkshakes.
Devils Garden Trail
Trail to Landscape Arch, with an optional primitive loop past several more arches.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Desert Bistro
Moab's best-known fine-dining restaurant, with game meats and local produce.
Nearby in February
- Canyonlands in February~32 mi · highs 45°F, 0.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in February~95 mi · highs 45°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Aspen in February~152 mi · highs 31°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bryce Canyon in February~161 mi · highs 37°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,819 m to Arches's ~1,428 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Arches in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Arches?
It's middling, scoring 63/100. The best months are April & May and September & October, at up to 98. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain or snow. Our Utah Mighty Five route recommends Mar – May, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Arches in February?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Arches in February?
Not much: about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 11.9 in (302 mm).
What should I pack for Arches in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Arches in February?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.