Temperature in Australia in February

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Australia this February.

Australia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in February ranging from 18°C (64°F) in Liawenee to 40°C (104°F) in Marble Bar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Marble Bar and 5°C (41°F) in Liawenee. In February, it is summer.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Australia in February?

Discover the typical February temperatures for the most popular locations of Australia on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in February: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Australia temperatures in February: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Australia in February?

Melbourne averages a daytime high of 26°C (79°F) in February, which is high for Australia.

How cold does it get at night in Australia in February?

Average overnight lows in Australia during February sit near 15°C (59°F) in Melbourne.

What is the warmest city in February in Australia?

Marble Bar tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 26°C (79°F).

What is the coldest city in February in Australia?

For the month of February, Liawenee is the most temperate city in Australia based on our records. Highs average 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 5°C (41°F).

How much sun does Australia get in February?

Across Australia, sunshine in February ranges from moderately sunny in Weipa (142 hours) to sunny in Perth (320 hours).

What is the water temperature in February?

Across Australia, sea temperatures in February range from cool at 17°C (63°F) in Melbourne to warm at 29°C (84°F) in Darwin — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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