Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in February
February at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument averages a daytime high near 25°F and an overnight low around 6°F. Visitation runs about 2.6× the park's average month, which makes February a very busy month here.
- Average low
- 6°F
- Average high
- 25°F
Range across the year: 3°F to 76°F
- Daylight
- 10.1 hours
Roughly 21% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: roughly 8,200 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2020 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at Katahdin Woods and Waters; April, the quietest, runs only about 0.1× the average — a 20-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 4/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is June: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 16°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11.4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 30% 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 10.1 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 8.5-hour midwinter low and the 15.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 33,835 recreation visits, down 3.8% from 35,173 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 8.2%, 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 | 22°F / 3°F | 0.8× Quiet | 35 Poor |
| February | 25°F / 6°F | 2.5× Very busy | 4 Poor |
| March | 35°F / 16°F | 1.2× Busy | 32 Poor |
All twelve months at Katahdin Woods and Waters, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in February 2027
The National Park Service lists these Katahdin Woods and Waters facilities as closed during February 2027. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Tekakapimək Contact Station (visitor center): closed all month (November 2, 2026 to May 27, 2027)
Things to do at Katahdin Woods and Waters in February
The National Park Service tags 3 Katahdin Woods and Waters activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 25°F and an overnight low around 6°F at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is very busy at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (about 2.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 4/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is February and the quietest is April. February sits at about 2.5× the park's average, or 21% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 8,000 recreation visits at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2020–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2020–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.