Weather in February in Australia
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 is the weather like 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 Adventure Bay at 18°C to very hot in Newman at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Newman and 14°C in Adventure Bay.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Jurien Bay with an average of 10 mm to heavy rainfall in Palmerston with 441 mm.Average sunshine
The city Melbourne usually sees around 227 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Australia for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Australia climate page.
Where to go in Australia in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
Melbourne
In February Melbourne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Sydney
In February Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Gold Coast
In February Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Brisbane
In February Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Perth
In February Perth generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is February the best 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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