Everglades · February
Everglades in February
February is the busiest time to visit Everglades — busier than January, about as busy as March.
Expect peak crowds (10/10), highs near 79°F, about 11.3 hours of daylight, and 1 seasonal closure in effect.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 97% 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 draws about 14% of Everglades’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
- 79°F
- Avg low
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 2.0"
- Sunrise
- 6:57 AM
- Sunset
- 6:17 PM
- Daylight
- 11.3h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Homestead
What's open
Everglades in February: access
Open 24 hours year-round; visitor-center hours reduced in summer
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Caution
Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail
Current roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards
Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Everglades crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in February
FAQ
Everglades in February
How busy is Everglades in February?
February rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Everglades National Park — about 97% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 126,813.
What is the weather like at Everglades in February?
In February, Everglades averages a high of 79°F and a low of 55°F, with about 2.0 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Everglades?
Entrance to Everglades costs $35 ($35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days).
When is Everglades least crowded?
Everglades is quietest in June and July. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Everglades get in February?
In mid-February, Everglades gets about 11.3 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 6:57 AM and sunset around 6:17 PM.