The weather in February in Sydney

It's warm in February in Sydney 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 Sydney. 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 Sydney, 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, Sydney 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.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Sydney is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.

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 Sydney

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

February weather comparison

  Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in February in Sydney

Temperature in February in Sydney over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Sydney, 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 Sydney

Total precipitation in February in Sydney over the years

Daily UV index in February in Sydney

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Sydney, 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 Sydney by month

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