February · Alaska
Best time to visit Valdez in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valdez in February
Average temperature -7°C, 177 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
1.1/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 177 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Valdez scores 1.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 177 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valdez sits beneath steep Chugach peaks with waterfall-lined fjords, heli-ski terrain, and Prince William Sound cruises.
February in Valdez — the hardest end of the year
February sits at -7°C (20°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
177 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight.
That is 1.1/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 7.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Valdez — 6.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valdez in February?
- In February, Valdez averages -7°C, 177 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.1/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Valdez?
- February earns a 1.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valdez in February?
- Expect about 177 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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