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White Mountains in February
White Mountains edges warmer than January, with highs of 7°F (-14°C), lows of -10°F (-23°C) and about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 43/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 7°F (-14°C)
- Avg low
- -10°F (-23°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 7°F (-14°C).
Average lows of -10°F (-23°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 2.8 in (70 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from January (42 → 43/100).
- 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 2.8 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in White Mountains in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing
Brewpub on the main road into North Conway, serving smoked barbecue with its own beers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 7°F.
Mount Washington Cog Railway
The world's first mountain-climbing cog railway, from 1869; winter trains climb partway up to Waumbek Station.
Bretton Woods
New Hampshire's largest ski area, with long cruising runs facing Mount Washington and a big Nordic center.
Honeymoon Bridge
Red 1876 covered bridge over the Ellis River that serves as the entrance to Jackson village.
Crawford Notch State Park
Steep mountain pass carrying US-302 between granite walls, with frozen waterfalls and snowshoe trails in winter.
Nearby in February
- Vermont in February~66 mi · highs 26°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in February~67 mi · highs 35°F, 4.1 in rain or snow · 15°C (27°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Stowe in February~70 mi · highs 27°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Woodstock in February~75 mi · highs 30°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 13°C (23°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~488 m to White Mountains's ~1,891 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.
White Mountains in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit White Mountains?
It's middling, scoring 43/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 7°F (-14°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow. February is inside the Dec – Mar window our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends.
How cold is White Mountains in February?
Average highs are 7°F (-14°C) and average lows -10°F (-23°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in White Mountains in February?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 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 47.3 in (1201 mm).
What should I pack for White Mountains 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 2.8 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on White Mountains
Routes in season in February
- Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains Dec – Mar
Planning White Mountains in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.