Colorado National Monument in February
February at Colorado National Monument averages a daytime high near 45°F and an overnight low around 25°F, with about 0.6" of precipitation and roughly 4" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes February a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 25°F
- Average high
- 45°F
Range across the year: 21°F to 93°F
- Precipitation
- 0.6 in
- Snowfall
- 4 in
- Daylight
- 10.5 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 21,000 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 Colorado; by contrast May, the busiest, runs about 1.3× the average — so February is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 45/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is October: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 35°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 32% 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 10.5 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 9.3-hour midwinter low and the 14.7-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 483,436 recreation visits, down 0.9% from 488,038 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 23.5%, so a February visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F / 21°F | 0.6× Quiet | 43 Poor |
| February | 45°F / 25°F | 0.6× Quiet | 45 Fair |
| March | 56°F / 34°F | 0.9× Average | 44 Poor |
All twelve months at Colorado, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Colorado in February
The National Park Service tags 10 Colorado activities for winter. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Accessible Visit to Colorado National Monument · 2-4 hours
- Hiking from Devils Kitchen Picnic Area · 1-8 hours
- Hiking in Colorado National Monument · 15-360 minutes
- Junior Ranger of the Monument · 20-60 minutes
- Road Biking on Rim Rock Drive · 2-5 hours
- Shop for Monument Souvenirs · 10-60 minutes
- Short Hikes in the Monument · 20-60 minutes
- Start at Saddlehorn Visitor Center · 15-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 45°F and an overnight low around 25°F at Colorado National Monument, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation and roughly 4 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is quiet at Colorado National Monument (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 45/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is May 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 21,000 recreation visits at Colorado 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.