Average weather for Cooktown in February
It's hot in February in Cooktown with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 26°C.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Cooktown with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 25°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
Mid February
By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Cooktown is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
In February, there is an average of 670 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Cooktown in February |
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32°C | 6°C | |
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33°C | 10°C | |
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30°C | -5°C | |
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670 mm | 82 mm | |
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16 days | 11 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is February a good time to visit Cooktown?
Looking for sun? February isn’t a good month to be in Cooktown. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2019, Cooktown reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Cooktown
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in February for Cooktown, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in Cooktown
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for Cooktown, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect about 16 days of precipitation in Cooktown.
Daily UV index in February in Cooktown
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Cooktown, 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.
Temperature in February in Cooktown over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Cooktown, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in February in Cooktown over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Cooktown, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in February for Cooktown
Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cooktown. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.





























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