Late winter · Weather & things to do
Bryce Canyon in February
Bryce Canyon edges warmer than January, with highs of 37°F (3°C), lows of 16°F (-9°C) and about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 52/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 16°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.9 in (24 mm)
- Humidity
- 58%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 37°F (3°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 16°F (-9°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Precipitation is light, about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow, and since the average temperature is below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – October.
- Comfort holds steady from January (54 → 52/100).
- Our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends Mar – May, so February falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Utah Mighty Five route recommends Mar – May, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 16°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bryce Canyon in February
With highs near 37°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Ebenezer's Barn & Grill
Cowboy dinner and live country-music show across from Ruby's Inn.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant
Roadside restaurant known for homemade fruit pies.
Sunrise Point
Rim overlook facing east over the Bryce Amphitheater's densest hoodoos.
Inspiration Point
Three-level viewpoint looking straight into the Silent City hoodoo maze.
Navajo Loop Trail
Steep switchbacks through Wall Street's narrow slot between towering hoodoos.
Fairyland Loop Trail
8-mile loop through quieter hoodoos and Tower Bridge, fewer crowds than the main trails.
Nearby in February
- Zion in February~50 mi · highs 44°F, 1.4 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in February~70 mi · highs 45°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Grand Canyon in February~103 mi · highs 57°F, 1.1 in rain · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Canyonlands in February~136 mi · highs 45°F, 0.6 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,993 m to Bryce Canyon's ~2,496 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.
Bryce Canyon in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Bryce Canyon?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 52/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May – October. Expect highs of 37°F (3°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow. Our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends Mar – May, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bryce Canyon in February?
Average highs are 37°F (3°C) and average lows 16°F (-9°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Bryce Canyon in February?
Not much: about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 10.4 in (263 mm).
What should I pack for Bryce Canyon in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 16°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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