Australian Capital Territory Weather in February

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

Planning a trip to Australian Capital Territory, Australia this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Australian Capital Territory in February

Australian Capital Territory, Australia is a region in Australia. In February, Australian Capital Territory experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. February is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Royal National Park at 26°C (79°F) to very hot in Yulara at 37°C (99°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Yulara and 20°C (68°F) in Royal National Park.

For a closer look at conditions across Australian Capital Territory, Australia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Port Hughes with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Hayman Island with 244 mm (9.6 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Canberra sees close to 258 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Australian Capital Territory in February

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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 Australian Capital Territory

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Australian Capital Territory, Australia?

Temperature range in Australian Capital Territory (February)

Precipitation variation in Australian Capital Territory (February)

Canberra

In February Canberra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
258 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Hall

In February Hall generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
258 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Port Hughes

In February Port Hughes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions

Carnarvon

In February Carnarvon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Hayman Island

In February Hayman Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
203 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
199 mm (7.8 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Australian Capital Territory in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Canberra 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Hall 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Port Hughes 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Carnarvon 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Hayman Island 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Yulara 37°C (99°F) 24°C (75°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)

Australian Capital Territory weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in February?

Expect perfect weather across Australian Capital Territory, Australia in February. The popular destination of Canberra averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in February?

In Canberra, the average daytime high in February is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Australian Capital Territory, Australia get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Canberra averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Australian Capital Territory, Australia?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Australian Capital Territory, Australia with overall perfect weather in Canberra. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Canberra. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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