Late winter · Weather & things to do
Vermont in February
Vermont edges warmer than January, with highs of 26°F (-3°C), lows of 9°F (-13°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
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Avg low
- 9°F (-13°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.6 in (66 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 26°F (-3°C).
Average lows of 9°F (-13°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).
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 9°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 Vermont in February
With highs near 26°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Working cider mill selling fresh cider and warm cider donuts since 1974.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 26°F.
The Alchemist Brewery
Stowe taproom and shop of the brewery behind Heady Topper and Focal Banger.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Billings Farm & Museum
Working dairy farm and museum on the edge of Woodstock, tied to the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller park.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 26°F.
Prohibition Pig
Smoked meats, fried chicken and a deep Vermont tap list in downtown Waterbury.
Why now A cozy break on a 26°F day.
Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road
4.5-mile gravel road to near the summit of Vermont's highest peak, with a short ridge walk on top.
Nearby in February
- Stowe in February~8 mi · highs 27°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in February~65 mi · highs 30°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in February~66 mi · highs 7°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in February~81 mi · highs 25°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~394 m to Vermont's ~245 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.
Vermont in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Vermont?
It's middling, scoring 42/100. The best months are September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 26°F (-3°C) and 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain or snow. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vermont in February?
Average highs are 26°F (-3°C) and average lows 9°F (-13°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Vermont 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 Vermont in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 9°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).
Planning Vermont in February?
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