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Grand Marais in February
Grand Marais sees its driest month, with just 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 21°F (-6°C) and lows of 4°F (-15°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 48/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 21°F (-6°C)
- Avg low
- 4°F (-15°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.9 in (24 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 48/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 21°F (-6°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 4°F (-15°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 sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (47 → 48/100).
- 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 4°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Grand Marais in February
With highs near 21°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Sven & Ole's
Long-running pizza joint with the Pickle Herring pub attached.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 21°F.
Voyageur Brewing Company
Downtown brewery with a rooftop deck overlooking the harbor.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Cascade River State Park
Short loop past stepped waterfalls in a narrow gorge just off Hwy 61.
Artist's Point
Rocky basalt spit behind the Coast Guard station leading to the harbor lighthouse breakwall.
World's Best Donuts
Seasonal donut shop near the harbor since 1969.
Why now A cozy break on a 21°F day.
Nearby in February
- Duluth in February~106 mi · highs 23°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Minneapolis in February~237 mi · highs 26°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Door County in February~242 mi · highs 27°F, 1.4 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in February~290 mi · highs 29°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~468 m to Grand Marais's ~186 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.
Grand Marais in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Grand Marais?
It's middling, scoring 48/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 83. Expect highs of 21°F (-6°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow. Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Grand Marais in February?
Average highs are 21°F (-6°C) and average lows 4°F (-15°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Grand Marais in February?
Not much: about 0.9 in (24 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 28.5 in (723 mm).
What should I pack for Grand Marais in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 4°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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