The weather in February in Canberra

It's hot in February in Canberra with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 21°C.

February is a good month to be in Canberra for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Canberra, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 43°C in 2017, Canberra reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 31°C.

Rainfall amount

In February, there is an average of 68 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in February for Canberra

Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Canberra. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

February weather comparison

  Canberra New York
Average temperature 32°C 6°C
Max. temperature 35°C 10°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 68 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 9 days 11 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Canberra with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 33°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Canberra is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in February in Canberra, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in Canberra

Temperature in February in Canberra over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Canberra, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in February in Canberra

Total precipitation in February in Canberra over the years

Daily UV index in February in Canberra

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Canberra, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Canberra by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Canberra. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.