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Australia Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Australia in February.

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Planning a journey to Australia this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Australia in February

In February, Australia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. February falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Liawenee at 18°C (64°F) to very hot in Marble Bar at 40°C (104°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Marble Bar and 5°C (41°F) in Liawenee.

To explore the conditions in Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Jurien Bay with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Palmerston with 441 mm (17 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Melbourne sees close to 227 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Australia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Melbourne)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March24°C (75°F) April21°C (70°F) May17°C (63°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September17°C (63°F) October20°C (68°F) November22°C (72°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Australia in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Australia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Australia

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Australia?

Temperature range in Australia (February)

Precipitation variation in Australia (February)

Melbourne

In February Melbourne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
227 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Sydney

In February Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
207 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
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Gold Coast

In February Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
210 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Brisbane

In February Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
233 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
152 mm (6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Perth

In February Perth generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
355 hours
320 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Australia in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Melbourne 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Sydney 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Cairns 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 292 mm (11 in)
Gold Coast 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Perth 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Uluru 37°C (99°F) 24°C (75°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)

Australia weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Australia in February?

In February, Australia generally has perfect weather conditions. Melbourne sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Australia in February?

In Melbourne, the average daytime high in February is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does Australia get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Australia during February, with Melbourne averaging close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Australia?

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Australia. Typically, the climate in Melbourne is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Melbourne. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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