Portobello weather in February (Otago, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Portobello in February? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of February in Portobello typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Portobello in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portobello, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in February

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Portobello, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Portobello.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.