Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site in February
February at Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 30°F, with about 2.8" of precipitation and roughly 2" of snow. Visitation runs about 1.7× the park's average month, which makes February a very busy month here.
- Average low
- 30°F
- Average high
- 48°F
Range across the year: 28°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 2.8 in
- Snowfall
- 2 in
- Daylight
- 10.5 hours
Roughly 14% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: roughly 1,400 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1997 to 2025.
That makes February the 2nd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.7×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 9/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is April: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 39°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.3 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 33% 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, 2024 drew 3,338 recreation visits, down 5.6% from 3,537 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 60.7%, 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 | 45°F / 28°F | 0.5× Quiet | 43 Poor |
| February | 48°F / 30°F | 1.7× Very busy | 9 Poor |
| March | 56°F / 37°F | 0.8× Quiet | 48 Fair |
All twelve months at Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Mary McLeod Bethune Council House in February
The National Park Service tags 6 Mary McLeod Bethune Council House activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Bethune Council House Junior Ranger · 30-60 minutes
- Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps · 5-10 minutes
- Explore the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House · 30-90 minutes · reservation required
- Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East · 30-90 minutes
- Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS Bookstore · 5-30 minutes
- Places of Interest Related to Mary McLeod Bethune · 1-4 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 30°F at Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation and roughly 2 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.3 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is very busy at Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site (about 1.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 9/100. Our recommended month is April.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. February sits at about 1.7× the park's average, or 14% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1997–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1997–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.