Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
February verdict
Australia in February
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
67
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February29°C average high
February sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February97mm average rain
February is one of Australia's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsAugust to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February8.1 hours average sun
February is brighter than Australia's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February15°C average sea
February is one of Australia's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February67 weather score
February scores above Australia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsSeptember to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.