Theodore Roosevelt in February: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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February is a harsh-season month at Theodore Roosevelt National Park: crowds run 2% of the July peak (2,865 average visits), days average 32°F with 10.3 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

Crowds in February

Theodore Roosevelt averages 2,865 recreation visits in February — 2% of what July, the peak month, draws — the second-quietest month of the year. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind — this is genuine quiet-season territory.

Weather & daylight

Expect cold conditions (highs average 32°F), and nights are frigid (lows average 8°F). It is typically dry (0.4″ of precipitation). Normal snowfall is 7″ — expect snow on the ground. Mid-month daylight runs 10.3 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station MEDORA, ND US (5 mi from park coordinates, 2,268 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of February.

What to pack for Theodore Roosevelt in February

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

• Insulated parka + thermal base layers — average lows of 8°F
• Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — 7″ normal snowfall
• Headlamp — only 10.3 hours of daylight in mid-February
• Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month

Looking for a better window? The computed best months for Theodore Roosevelt are April and May.

Common questions

See also: the best national parks to visit in February · Last verified 2026-07-16