Sydney weather in February (New South Wales, Australia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Sydney in February? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of February in Sydney typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 26°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 20°C.

Precipitation

Sydney in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. With frequent rain showers this month, having an umbrella on hand will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 207 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Sydney. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sydney, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 62%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 207 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 54%  

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.

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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