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Pittsburgh in February
What February is really like in Pittsburgh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Matt Joseph, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -5°C (23°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Still wintry, but the conservatory and museums make good indoor days; prices stay low.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -5°C (23°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Pittsburgh: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about -5°C (23°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 28 days. Compared with January (2°C (36°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:14
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold, cloudy and snowy at times, with holiday lights, skating at PPG Place and low hotel rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Pittsburgh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · North Shore
Carnegie Science Center
On the Ohio River next to Acrisure Stadium, this hands-on science museum has a planetarium, a robotics hall, a big miniature railroad and village, and the USS Requin, a Second World War submarine moored outside that you can walk through.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Gallery · Central Northside
Mattress Factory
Visit the separate row-house galleries on Sampsonia Way as well as the main building; many visitors miss them.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Zoo · North Side
National Aviary
In Allegheny Commons Park, the National Aviary houses hundreds of birds, many in free-flight rooms where you walk among them, including a tropical rainforest, a wetlands room and an outdoor area for Andean condors.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Rainy day
Experience · Mount Washington
Duquesne Incline
Ride up just before sunset and stay until the city lights come on; look through the window into the old winding machinery at the top.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Kids
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -5°C and 13 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still wintry, but the conservatory and museums make good indoor days; prices stay low.
+How warm is Pittsburgh in February?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -5°C (23°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pittsburgh in February?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.