Melbourne weather in February (Victoria, Australia)

How does the weather in Melbourne usually fare in February? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During February, Melbourne experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is part of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 26°C. At night, they generally drop to 15°C.

Precipitation

Melbourne in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. On average, there are about 9 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 227 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Melbourne climate page with graphs.

 

Melbourne, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 45%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 227 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in Australia in February

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Melbourne.

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