Guadalupe Mountains in February: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
Shoulder · VisitWhen score 73/100 · #7 of 12 months
February is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park: crowds run 46% of the March peak (16,306 average visits). Weather: highs average 56°F and lows 34°F, with 0.7″ of precipitation and 11.1 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
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Crowds in February
Guadalupe Mountains averages 16,306 recreation visits in February — 46% of what March, the peak month, draws. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging.
Weather & daylight
Daytime stays cool (highs average 56°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 34°F). It is typically dry (0.7″ of precipitation). Mid-month daylight runs 11.1 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station PINE SPRINGS, TX US (4 mi from park coordinates, 5,591 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of February.
What to pack for Guadalupe Mountains in February
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 34°F
- Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month
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Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Guadalupe Mountains are May and August.
Also at their best in February
Other parks whose computed February verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:
- Zion in February — 25% of peak crowds, highs 58°F, score 80/100
- Shenandoah in February — 9% of peak crowds, highs 47°F, score 77/100
- Capitol Reef in February — 10% of peak crowds, highs 47°F, score 76/100
- Carlsbad Caverns in February — 39% of peak crowds, highs 61°F, score 76/100
Common questions
Is Guadalupe Mountains crowded in February?
Moderately: February runs 46% of the March peak, averaging 16,306 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Guadalupe Mountains in February?
Average highs of 56°F, lows of 34°F, 0.7″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, PINE SPRINGS, TX US station).
What should I pack for Guadalupe Mountains in February?
Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy); Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page.
See also: the best national parks to visit in February · Last verified 2026-09-24