Piscataway Park in February
February at Piscataway Park averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 28°F, with about 2.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes February a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 28°F
- Average high
- 48°F
Range across the year: 27°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 2.9 in
- Daylight
- 10.5 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 12,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes February the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (1.3×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 45/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 38°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 8.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 31% 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, 2025 drew 275,070 recreation visits, down 17.7% from 334,260 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 53.8%, 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 | 44°F / 27°F | 0.5× Quiet | 47 Fair |
| February | 48°F / 28°F | 0.6× Quiet | 45 Fair |
| March | 56°F / 35°F | 1.0× Average | 36 Poor |
All twelve months at Piscataway, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in February 2027
The National Park Service lists these Piscataway 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.
- National Colonial Farm Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (December 16, 2026 to March 14, 2027)
Things to do at Piscataway in February
The National Park Service tags 3 Piscataway activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps · 5-10 minutes
- Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East · 30-90 minutes
- See Mount Vernon From Piscataway Park · 1-2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 28°F at Piscataway Park, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 8.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is quiet at Piscataway Park (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 45/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is January. February sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 12,000 recreation visits at Piscataway Park, 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.