Late winter · Weather & things to do
Jasper in February
Jasper sees its driest month, with just 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 28°F (-2°C) and lows of 10°F (-12°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 46/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Avg low
- 10°F (-12°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.1 in (29 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 28°F (-2°C).
Average lows of 10°F (-12°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Precipitation is light, about 1.1 in (29 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 July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from January (45 → 46/100).
- Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 10°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 Jasper in February
With highs near 28°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Bear's Paw Bakery
Jasper bakery for cinnamon buns, sandwiches and coffee.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 28°F.
Jasper Brewing Co.
Brewpub on Connaught Drive, the first brewery in a Canadian national park.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Sunwapta Falls
Falls cutting through a gorge just off the Icefields Parkway.
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Glass-floored walkway 280 m above the Sunwapta Valley.
Jasper SkyTram
Tramway up Whistlers Mountain with views over Jasper and the Athabasca Valley.
Nearby in February
- Lake Louise in February~129 mi · highs 23°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Banff in February~158 mi · highs 24°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Whistler in February~283 mi · highs 35°F, 5.4 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,786 m to Jasper's ~1,060 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.
Jasper in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Jasper?
It's middling, scoring 46/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 85. Expect highs of 28°F (-2°C) and 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain or snow. Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Jasper in February?
Average highs are 28°F (-2°C) and average lows 10°F (-12°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Jasper in February?
Not much: about 1.1 in (29 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 26.6 in (676 mm).
What should I pack for Jasper in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 10°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 Jasper in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.