Late winter · Weather & things to do
Vail in February
Little changes in Vail from January: highs stay near 29°F (-2°C), lows near 8°F (-13°C), and about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain or snow falls.
With a comfort score of 47/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Avg low
- 8°F (-13°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.9 in (47 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 29°F (-2°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 1.9 in (47 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – September.
- Comfort slips from 50/100 in January to 47/100.
- February sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 8°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 Vail in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Sweet Basil
Vail Village restaurant on Gore Creek Drive, serving modern American food since 1977.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 29°F.
Colorado Snowsports Museum
Museum and hall of fame for Colorado skiing, including the 10th Mountain Division soldiers who later helped found Vail.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 29°F.
Vail Ski Resort
One of North America's largest ski areas, with groomed front-side runs, the open Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin.
Bridge Street
Vail Village's pedestrian main street, running from the covered bridge over Gore Creek up to the lifts.
Nearby in February
- Breckenridge in February~20 mi · highs 24°F, 1.9 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Aspen in February~39 mi · highs 31°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Rocky Mountain NP in February~60 mi · highs 25°F, 1.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Denver in February~73 mi · highs 47°F, 0.8 in rain or snow · 10°C (17°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,234 m to Vail's ~2,522 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.
Vail in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Vail?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 47/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 29°F (-2°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain or snow. February is inside the Dec – Mar window our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends.
How cold is Vail in February?
Average highs are 29°F (-2°C) and average lows 8°F (-13°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Vail in February?
Not much: about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 22.6 in (573 mm).
What should I pack for Vail in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 8°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).
Routes in season in February
- Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen Dec – Mar
Planning Vail in February?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.