The weather in February in Australia

It's warm in February in Australia with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.

Looking for sun? February isn’t a good month to be in Australia. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 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 39°C in 2017, Australia reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In February, there is an average of 162 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in February for Australia

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

February weather comparison

  Australia New York
Average temperature 28°C 6°C
Max. temperature 30°C 10°C
Min. temperature 19°C -5°C
Total precipitation 162 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 16 days 11 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Australia with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 29°C, with nights around 21°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 Australia is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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.

Check out the climate of Australia for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Australia is based on weather data from Sydney. Other places, like Gold Coast, Melbourne or Cairns, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Australia to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in February in Australia

Temperature in February in Australia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in 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 Australia

Total precipitation in February in Australia over the years

Daily UV index in February in Australia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Australia, 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.

Weather experiences in February in Australia

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Australia had beautiful sunny weather in February with some warm days. Ideal for a beach vacation, even if the sea was a bit rough at times. A few rainy days, but mostly sunshine.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Australia by month

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