Month guide · Napa Valley · United States
Napa Valley in February
What February is really like in Napa Valley: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, Napa Valley · Photo: Oleg Alexandrov, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Mustard flowers paint the vineyards yellow, and winter rates still apply.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
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Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Napa Valley: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (14°C (57°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:47
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
Winter (December–February). Cool, rainy and quiet, with the lowest prices, cosy tasting rooms and mustard flowers between the vines.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in September). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Valentine's Day weekend events at wineries and restaurants
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Downtown Napa
Napa Valley Vine Trail
A paved walking and cycling path that runs from Napa's Kennedy Park through downtown to Yountville, passing vineyards along the way, with further sections being built up-valley.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Nature · Calistoga
Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
Start early in summer because there is little shade, and turn around at the halfway viewpoint if time or heat runs short.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Free
Gallery · Carneros
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
A large collection of Northern California art displayed in galleries and outdoor sculpture grounds on a lakeside property in Carneros, built by collector Rene di Rosa.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Market · Downtown Napa
Oxbow Public Market
Go at lunchtime on a weekday to avoid queues, and pick up picnic supplies before heading up the valley.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 17°C (63°F), lows near 4°C (39°F) and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Napa Valley?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Napa Valley in February?
At about 17:47 local time in mid-February, with sunrise at about 07:00: roughly 10.7 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Napa Valley in February?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Napa Valley in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.