Late winter · Weather & things to do
Woodstock in February
Woodstock edges warmer than January, with highs of 30°F (-1°C), lows of 12°F (-11°C) and about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 44/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 12°F (-11°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.7 in (69 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 30°F (-1°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 2.7 in (69 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 is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May and September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (44 → 44/100).
- 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 12°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Woodstock in February
With highs near 30°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Billings Farm & Museum
Working Jersey dairy farm and museum with an 1890 farmhouse, decorated for Christmas weekends in December.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 30°F.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
National historical park on Mount Tom whose forest carriage roads are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Middle Covered Bridge
Town-lattice covered bridge built in 1969 over the Ottauquechee River, a short walk from the green.
Saskadena Six
Small ski hill north of town, formerly Suicide Six, opened in 1936 near the site of America's first ski tow.
Taftsville Covered Bridge
1836 covered bridge over the Ottauquechee, one of the oldest in Vermont, on the road east to Quechee.
Nearby in February
- New Hampshire in February~56 mi · highs 33°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Stowe in February~59 mi · highs 27°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Vermont in February~65 mi · highs 26°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in February~75 mi · highs 7°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 13°C (23°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 ~384 m to Woodstock'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.
Woodstock in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Woodstock?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 44/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May and September. Expect highs of 30°F (-1°C) and 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain or snow. February is inside the Dec – Mar window our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends.
How cold is Woodstock in February?
Average highs are 30°F (-1°C) and average lows 12°F (-11°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Woodstock in February?
Some: about 2.7 in (69 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 43.3 in (1101 mm).
What should I pack for Woodstock in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 12°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.7 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Woodstock
Routes in season in February
- Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains Dec – Mar
Planning Woodstock in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.