Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Heard Island and McDonald Islands in February
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 103mm, so some wet days are possible.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
103mm
Sun
0h
Sea
3°C
Weather score
26
Poor
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 103mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 3°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Heard Island and McDonald Islands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February7°C average high
February sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February103mm average rain
February sits near Heard Island and McDonald Islands' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February0 hours average sun
February is close to Heard Island and McDonald Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
February3°C average sea
February is one of Heard Island and McDonald Islands' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 3°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February26 weather score
February sits close to Heard Island and McDonald Islands' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.