Late winter · Weather & things to do
Napa in February
Napa edges warmer than January, with highs of 56°F (14°C), lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 69/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 56°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (123 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What February feels like
Highs near 56°F (14°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 39°F (4°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.8 in (123 mm) across the month.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are April – June and September – November.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort improves from 65/100 in January to 69/100.
- Our California Wine Country route recommends Apr – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 39°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes4.8 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Napa in February
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Gott's Roadside
Open-air burger stand with ahi burgers, garlic fries and shakes.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 4.8 in of rain.
Oxbow Public Market
Indoor market with oysters, tacos, cheese and coffee by the Napa River.
Why now Easy to slot in when February's rain moves in.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Home of the Cabernet that won the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter February days.
Domaine Carneros
Chateau-style sparkling wine house with a terrace over the vineyards.
Silverado Trail
Quieter road along the valley's east side, lined with wineries.
Nearby in February
- Sonoma in February~18 mi · highs 59°F, 4.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Healdsburg in February~33 mi · highs 57°F, 6.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Old Sacramento Waterfront in February~42 mi · highs 60°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- San Francisco in February~51 mi · highs 58°F, 4.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
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.
Napa in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Napa?
It's middling, scoring 69/100. The best months are April – June and September – November, at up to 100. Expect highs of 56°F (14°C) and 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain. Our California Wine Country route recommends Apr – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Napa in February?
Average highs are 56°F (14°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Napa in February?
Yes: about 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.1 in (689 mm).
What should I pack for Napa in February?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 39°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (4.8 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Napa in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.