Late winter · Weather & things to do
Taos in February
Taos edges warmer than January, with highs of 43°F (6°C), lows of 21°F (-6°C) and about 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 58/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 43°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 21°F (-6°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.0 in (26 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cool, with highs near 43°F (6°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – June and August – October.
- Comfort improves from 54/100 in January to 58/100.
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 43°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 21°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 Taos in February
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Taos Pueblo
Multi-story adobe village lived in for over 1,000 years; a UNESCO site.
Earthship Biotecture Visitor Center
Self-guided tour of off-grid homes built from tires, bottles and earth.
Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
Popular local New Mexican spot north of town with a fire-pit patio.
Williams Lake Trail
Alpine hike from Taos Ski Valley to a lake below Wheeler Peak.
Adobe Bar at the Taos Inn
'Living room of Taos' with margaritas and live music most nights.
Nearby in February
- Abiquiú in February~44 mi · highs 47°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Santa Fe in February~54 mi · highs 45°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in February~110 mi · highs 55°F, 0.5 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in February~204 mi · highs 31°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,463 m to Taos's ~2,124 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.
Taos in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Taos?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 58/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April – June and August – October. Expect highs of 43°F (6°C) and 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain or snow. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Taos in February?
Average highs are 43°F (6°C) and average lows 21°F (-6°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Taos in February?
Not much: about 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 16.8 in (427 mm).
What should I pack for Taos in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 43°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 21°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 Taos in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.