Statue Of Liberty National Monument in February
February at Statue Of Liberty National Monument averages a daytime high near 43°F and an overnight low around 27°F, with about 3" of precipitation and roughly 10" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.4× the park's average month, which makes February a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 27°F
- Average high
- 43°F
Range across the year: 26°F to 87°F
- Precipitation
- 3.0 in
- Snowfall
- 10 in
- Daylight
- 10.4 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 126,000 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 Statue Of Liberty; 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 45/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 35°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 38% 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 10.4 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 9.1-hour midwinter low and the 14.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 3,538,231 recreation visits, down 4.9% from 3,722,029 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 28%, 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 | 40°F / 26°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| February | 43°F / 27°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 45 Fair |
| March | 51°F / 34°F | 0.8× Quiet | 36 Poor |
All twelve months at Statue Of Liberty, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Statue Of Liberty in February
The National Park Service tags 5 Statue Of Liberty activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Climb to Liberty's Crown · reservation required
- Explore the Museum · 1-40 minutes
- Listen to the Statue's Audio Tour · 30-45 minutes
- Start Your Visit at the Information Center · 1-15 minutes
- Visit the Statue's Pedestal · 1-2 hours · reservation required
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 43°F and an overnight low around 27°F at Statue Of Liberty National Monument, with about 3 inches of precipitation and roughly 10 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is very quiet at Statue Of Liberty National Monument (about 0.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 45/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is February. February sits at about 0.4× the park's average, or 3% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 126,000 recreation visits at Statue Of Liberty 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.