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Glacier National Park in February
Little changes in Glacier National Park from January: highs stay near 23°F (-5°C), lows near 7°F (-14°C), and about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 45/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 23°F (-5°C)
- Avg low
- 7°F (-14°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.3 in (58 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 23°F (-5°C).
Average lows of 7°F (-14°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 2.3 in (58 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 July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from January (43 → 45/100).
- Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 7°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Glacier National Park in February
With highs near 23°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Polebridge Mercantile
1914 general store and bakery in the North Fork, known for huckleberry bear claws.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 23°F.
Lake McDonald
Glacier's largest lake, famous for colored stones visible through clear water at Apgar.
Hidden Lake Overlook Trail
2.7-mile round trip from Logan Pass across meadows to a lake view, often with mountain goats.
Glacier Park Boat Company Many Glacier Cruise
Historic wooden boats across Swiftcurrent and Lake Josephine with ranger-led walks.
Northern Lights Saloon
Log-cabin saloon next to the Mercantile, with a beer garden facing the peaks.
Nearby in February
- Banff in February~185 mi · highs 24°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Lake Louise in February~212 mi · highs 23°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, 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.
Glacier National Park in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Glacier National Park?
It's middling, scoring 45/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 97. Expect highs of 23°F (-5°C) and 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain or snow. Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Glacier National Park in February?
Average highs are 23°F (-5°C) and average lows 7°F (-14°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Glacier National Park in February?
Not much: about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 31.6 in (802 mm).
What should I pack for Glacier National Park in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 7°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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