Hot Springs · February
Hot Springs in February
February is a busy time to visit Hot Springs — busier than January, quieter than March.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.
About 67% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical February visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
February weather
- Avg high
- —
- Avg low
- —
- Precipitation
- 5.2"
- Sunrise
- 6:57 AM
- Sunset
- 5:55 PM
- Daylight
- 11h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, HOT SPRINGS 2.3 S, AR US
What's open
Hot Springs in February: access
Arlington Lawn, Grand Promenade, sidewalks on Bathhouse Row, Reserve Street, and Fountain Street, except for walk through traffic, are open from to 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, daily. Roads to Hot Springs Mountain, North Mountain and West Mountain Summit are open to vehicle traffic from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
No current alerts or closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Hot Springs crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in February
FAQ
Hot Springs in February
How busy is Hot Springs in February?
February rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Hot Springs National Park — about 67% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 235,529.
What is the weather like at Hot Springs in February?
In February, Hot Springs averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 5.2 inches of precipitation.