John Muir National Historic Site in February
February at John Muir National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 61°F and an overnight low around 37°F, with about 3.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes February an average month here.
- Average low
- 37°F
- Average high
- 61°F
Range across the year: 35°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8 in
- Daylight
- 10.6 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: roughly 3,400 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 April peak (1.6×) and the December low (0.7×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 54/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 49°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.3 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 10.6 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 9.4-hour midwinter low and the 14.6-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 38,384 recreation visits, down 16.1% from 45,753 in 2024.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F / 35°F | 0.8× Quiet | 55 Fair |
| February | 61°F / 37°F | 0.9× Average | 54 Fair |
| March | 66°F / 40°F | 1.0× Average | 60 Good |
All twelve months at John Muir, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at John Muir in February
The National Park Service tags 3 John Muir activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Mount Wanda Hiking Trail · 1-2 hours
- Strentzel/Muir Gravesite Tour · 30-30 minutes · reservation required
- Visit the Strentzel/Muir Home · 1-1 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 61°F and an overnight low around 37°F at John Muir National Historic Site, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.3 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is average at John Muir National Historic Site (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 54/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is December. February sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 3,000 recreation visits at John Muir National Historic Site, 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.