Late winter · Weather & things to do
Door County in February
Little changes in Door County from January: highs stay near 27°F (-3°C), lows near 15°F (-9°C), and about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 47/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Avg low
- 15°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.4 in (36 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 27°F (-3°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 15°F (-9°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 1.4 in (36 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (46 → 47/100).
- Our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends Jun – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 15°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Door County in February
With highs near 27°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Pelletier's Restaurant & Fish Boil
Traditional Door County fish boil with the flame-up finale, followed by cherry pie.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 27°F.
Door Peninsula Winery
Winery in an old schoolhouse pouring cherry and fruit wines.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant
Swedish pancakes with lingonberries under goats grazing on the sod roof.
Why now A cozy break on a 27°F day.
Cana Island Lighthouse
1869 lighthouse on an island reached by wading or a hay wagon across the causeway.
Whitefish Dunes State Park
Sand dunes and a long beach next to Cave Point.
Nearby in February
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in February~58 mi · highs 29°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Traverse City in February~79 mi · highs 28°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mackinac Island in February~138 mi · highs 25°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Milwaukee in February~140 mi · highs 31°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Door County in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Door County?
It's middling, scoring 47/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 27°F (-3°C) and 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain or snow. Our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends Jun – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Door County in February?
Average highs are 27°F (-3°C) and average lows 15°F (-9°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Door County in February?
Not much: about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 33.7 in (855 mm).
What should I pack for Door County in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 15°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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