Month guide · Salt Lake City · United States
Salt Lake City in February
What February is really like in Salt Lake City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Salt Lake City. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of -4°C (25°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Deep snow in the mountains and some of the best powder skiing; the valley warms gradually.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / -4°C (25°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Salt Lake City: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about -4°C (25°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (3°C (37°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:22
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:02
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm September days, golden aspens in the canyons in early October and a quiet November before ski season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Salt Lake City, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Downtown
Beehive House
Brigham Young's 1850s official residence, topped with a beehive symbol of industry, is preserved with period furnishings.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
Gallery · University and East Bench
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Check for free-admission days and evening events before you go.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Downtown
Clark Planetarium
In The Gateway complex, the planetarium has free hands-on space and science exhibits, a dome theatre and an IMAX screen.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
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Market · Downtown
City Creek Center
Use the skybridge over Main Street and stop to watch the fountain show by the creek.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near -4°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
One of the best months to visit Salt Lake City. The other best months are January, March, June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
It is one of the best months to visit Salt Lake City. Deep snow in the mountains and some of the best powder skiing; the valley warms gradually.
+How warm is Salt Lake City in February?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salt Lake City in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.