Muir Woods National Monument in February
February at Muir Woods National Monument averages a daytime high near 61°F and an overnight low around 43°F, with about 8.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes February a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 43°F
- Average high
- 61°F
Range across the year: 42°F to 83°F
- Precipitation
- 8.7 in
- Daylight
- 10.6 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 43,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Muir Woods; by contrast July, the busiest, runs about 1.7× the average — so February is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 61/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 52°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 4.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 36% 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 756,573 recreation visits, down 4.5% from 792,494 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 24.5%, 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 | 57°F / 42°F | 0.6× Quiet | 54 Fair |
| February | 61°F / 43°F | 0.6× Quiet | 61 Good |
| March | 65°F / 44°F | 0.9× Average | 56 Fair |
All twelve months at Muir Woods, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Muir Woods in February
The National Park Service tags 3 Muir Woods activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Whale watch from Muir Beach Overlook · 0-2 hours
- Hike the Main Trail at Muir Woods · 1-2 hours
- Muir Woods Birdwatching · 1-2 hours · reservation required
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 61°F and an overnight low around 43°F at Muir Woods National Monument, with about 8.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is quiet at Muir Woods National Monument (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 61/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is February. February sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 43,000 recreation visits at Muir Woods National Monument, 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.