Dry Tortugas National Park in February
February at Dry Tortugas National Park averages a daytime high near 76°F and an overnight low around 66°F, with about 1.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes February an average month here.
- Average low
- 66°F
- Average high
- 76°F
Range across the year: 65°F to 91°F
- Precipitation
- 1.7 in
- Daylight
- 11.2 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: roughly 5,700 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes February the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (1.2×) and the October low (0.7×).
February is our recommended month at Dry Tortugas: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 71°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 28% 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 11.2 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 10.5-hour midwinter low and the 13.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 89,355 recreation visits, up 5.3% from 84,873 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 34.7%, 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 | 74°F / 65°F | 1.0× Average | 60 Good |
| February | 76°F / 66°F | 0.9× Average | 65 Good |
| March | 79°F / 68°F | 1.1× Average | 47 Fair |
All twelve months at Dry Tortugas, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 76°F and an overnight low around 66°F at Dry Tortugas National Park, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is average at Dry Tortugas National Park (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 65/100. February is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is October. February sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 6,000 recreation visits at Dry Tortugas National Park, 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.