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Acadia in February

February is one of the best times to visit Acadia — about as busy as January, quieter than March.

Expect light crowds (1/10), highs near 34°F, about 10.5 hours of daylight, and 3 seasonal closures in effect.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

1/10
Quiet

Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.

About 9% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 18, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical February visits vs. the year

February (typical)68,265
Peak — August728,158
Quietest — January68,265

February draws about 2% of Acadia’s yearly visitors.

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

February weather

Avg high
34°F
Avg low
16°F
Precipitation
3.9"
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
5:02 PM
Daylight
10.5h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Bar Harbor

What's open

Acadia in February: access

Open 24 hours; Park Loop Road closed Dec 1 to mid-Apr; Cadillac reservations in season

Seasonal closures may apply:

  • Park Closure

    Southern Section of Ocean Path Closed for Repairs

    Starting Aug 31, a section of Ocean Path will be closed for repairs from a trailhead across from the Otter Point parking lot to the trail's southern terminus.

  • Park Closure

    Schoodic Mountain Road Closed for Repairs

    Starting Aug 31, the Schoodic Mountain Road will be closed for repairs from Schoodic Loop Road to the summit of Schoodic Head. Workers will be operating heavy equipment for resurfacing, regrading and ditching.

  • Park Closure

    Eastern Section of Beech Mountain Loop Trail Closed for Repairs

    Starting Sept 21, the eastern section of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail will be closed for repairs from a junction just beyond the parking lot to just below the summit at the fire tower. Three alternate routes to the summit are available: the outer loop of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail, Beech South Ridge Trail and Beech West Ridge Trail.

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

No additional active alerts or warnings reported for this park.

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Acadia crowds across the year

January: 1/10 crowdJanFebruary: 1/10 crowd1FebMarch: 2/10 crowdMarApril: 3/10 crowdAprMay: 5/10 crowdMayJune: 7/10 crowdJunJuly: 10/10 crowdJulAugust: 10/10 crowdAugSeptember: 9/10 crowdSepOctober: 7/10 crowdOctNovember: 2/10 crowdNovDecember: 1/10 crowdDec

FAQ

Acadia in February

How busy is Acadia in February?

February rates 1/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Acadia National Park — about 9% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 68,265.

What is the weather like at Acadia in February?

In February, Acadia averages a high of 34°F and a low of 16°F, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation.

How much does it cost to visit Acadia?

Entrance to Acadia costs $35 ($35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days).

When is Acadia least crowded?

Acadia is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Acadia get in February?

In mid-February, Acadia gets about 10.5 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 6:32 AM and sunset around 5:02 PM.