Weather in February in Australia
What is the weather like in Australia in February?
The weather in Australia in February ranges from poor to perfect depending on the destination. February is a summer month in Australia.
February has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from moderate in Mount Buller with 17°C (63°F) to very warm temperatures in Giles with 36°C (97°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Giles and 9°C (48°F) in Mount Buller. It is a very warm month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Precipitation ranges from low in Perth with 14mm (0.6inch) rainfall to heavy in Cairns with 482mm (19inch) rainfall. In general it is also a sunny month with an average of 227 hours of sunshine in Melbourne during the whole month.
Where to go in Australia in February





Popular destinations in Australia
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
Average weather in Melbourne
In February Melbourne generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (58°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Sydney
In February Sydney generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Gold Coast
In February Gold Coast generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Brisbane
In February Brisbane generally has very warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Perth
In February Perth generally has very warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (65°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is February the best time to go to Australia?
In our opinion February is one of the best times to visit Australia with commonly perfect weather in Melbourne. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Australia is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne.
The worst months are May, June, July and August that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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