February · United States
Best time to visit Taos in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Taos in February
Average temperature -2°C, 36 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Taos scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 36 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Taos layers a Pueblo, an adobe art colony and the Sangre de Cristo mountains above the Rio Grande.
February in Taos: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
February averages -2°C (28°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Precipitation is light at 36 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Taos in February?
- In February, Taos averages -2°C, 36 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Taos?
- February earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Taos in February?
- Expect about 36 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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