Late winter · Weather & things to do
Stowe in February
Stowe edges warmer than January, with highs of 27°F (-3°C), lows of 10°F (-12°C) and about 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 42/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Avg low
- 10°F (-12°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.6 in (66 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 27°F (-3°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 10°F (-12°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (41 → 42/100).
- February sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 10°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.6 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Stowe in February
With highs near 27°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Stowe Community Church
White 1863 church whose tall steeple, set against the mountains, is the best-known view of Stowe village.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 27°F.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Cider mill on the Stowe road, known since 1974 for fresh-pressed cider and cider doughnuts.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
von Trapp Brewing Bierhall
The family's Austrian-style lager brewery and beer hall below the lodge, serving schnitzel, sausages and pretzels.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 27°F.
Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
Small museum in Stowe's 1818 former town meeting hall covering Vermont's ski history, from rope tows to Olympians.
Nearby in February
- Vermont in February~8 mi · highs 26°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in February~59 mi · highs 30°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in February~70 mi · highs 7°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in February~84 mi · highs 25°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~394 m to Stowe's ~220 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.
Stowe in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Stowe?
It's middling, scoring 42/100. The best months are September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 27°F (-3°C) and 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain or snow. February is inside the Dec – Mar window our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends.
How cold is Stowe in February?
Average highs are 27°F (-3°C) and average lows 10°F (-12°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Stowe in February?
Some: about 2.6 in (66 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 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Stowe in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 10°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.6 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in February
- Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains Dec – Mar
Planning Stowe in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.