Fort Pulaski National Monument in February
February at Fort Pulaski National Monument averages a daytime high near 65°F and an overnight low around 43°F, with about 2.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes February an average month here.
- Average low
- 43°F
- Average high
- 65°F
Range across the year: 40°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 2.8 in
- Daylight
- 10.9 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 31,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes February the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.2×) and the January low (0.8×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 54/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is November: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 54°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 17.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% 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 10.9 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 9.9-hour midwinter low and the 14.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 356,993 recreation visits, down 20.3% from 448,047 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 9.1%, 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 | 61°F / 40°F | 0.8× Quiet | 65 Good |
| February | 65°F / 43°F | 1.0× Average | 54 Fair |
| March | 71°F / 49°F | 1.2× Busy | 43 Poor |
All twelve months at Fort Pulaski, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Fort Pulaski in February
The National Park Service tags 7 Fort Pulaski activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 65°F and an overnight low around 43°F at Fort Pulaski National Monument, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 17.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is average at Fort Pulaski National Monument (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 54/100. Our recommended month is November.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. February sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 31,000 recreation visits at Fort Pulaski National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
Where to stay near Fort Pulaski in February
Booking a February trip to Fort Pulaski National Monument? Compare hotels, cabins and vacation rentals near the park with live February availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near Fort Pulaski
Prices for Oct 30–Nov 1, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Visiting Fort Pulaski in February?
Get crowd forecasts and lodging deals for Fort Pulaski by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
See the full ranking of the best national parks to visit in February.
Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.