Canyon de Chelly National Monument in February
February at Canyon de Chelly National Monument averages a daytime high near 51°F and an overnight low around 24°F, with about 0.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes February a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 24°F
- Average high
- 51°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 93°F
- Precipitation
- 0.7 in
- Daylight
- 10.7 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 28,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Canyon de Chelly; by contrast August, the busiest, runs about 1.4× the average — so February is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 54/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 37°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 33% of annual visitors, choosing February instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 10.7 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 9.6-hour midwinter low and the 14.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 340,586 recreation visits, down 12.1% from 387,433 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 49.6%, so February may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F / 19°F | 0.7× Quiet | 40 Poor |
| February | 51°F / 24°F | 0.6× Quiet | 54 Fair |
| March | 61°F / 29°F | 0.9× Average | 47 Fair |
All twelve months at Canyon de Chelly, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 51°F and an overnight low around 24°F at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is quiet at Canyon de Chelly National Monument (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 54/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is February. February sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 28,000 recreation visits at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.