Late winter · Weather & things to do
Duluth in February
Duluth edges warmer than January, with highs of 23°F (-5°C), lows of 6°F (-14°C) and about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 50/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 23°F (-5°C)
- Avg low
- 6°F (-14°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.1 in (27 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 23°F (-5°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain or snow, and since the average temperature is below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (49 → 50/100).
- Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 6°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 Duluth in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Duluth Grill
Local-sourcing diner in West Duluth with hearty breakfasts.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 23°F.
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
Popular Lincoln Park taproom of a Duluth craft brewery.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Vikre Distillery
Canal Park distillery making gins and aquavit with North Woods botanicals.
Why now A cozy break on a 23°F day.
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
Free museum by the canal on Great Lakes shipping and shipwrecks.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 23°F.
Duluth Lakewalk
Paved shoreline path from Canal Park toward Brighton Beach along Lake Superior.
Nearby in February
- Grand Marais in February~106 mi · highs 21°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Minneapolis in February~137 mi · highs 26°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Decorah in February~241 mi · highs 29°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Door County in February~266 mi · highs 27°F, 1.4 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, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~354 m to Duluth's ~200 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.
Duluth in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Duluth?
It's middling, scoring 50/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 23°F (-5°C) and 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain or snow. Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Duluth in February?
Average highs are 23°F (-5°C) and average lows 6°F (-14°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Duluth in February?
Not much: about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 30.8 in (782 mm).
What should I pack for Duluth in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 6°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).
Planning Duluth in February?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.