Melbourne weather in February
Melbourne in February averages 21°C (69°F), 46 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Melbourne, February is the second warmest, the fourth wettest and the third sunniest.
- Average temp
- 21°C (69°F)
15–27°C · 59–80°F
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.1 h
hours per day
What is Melbourne like in February?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Melbourne in February?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.1 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 12°C between its low and its high.
Comfortable walking shoes you can rinse
Dry warm weather is walking weather, and dust gets into everything.
February compared with January and March
February in Melbourne is 0.6°C cooler than January and about as wet as it, which averages 21°C (71°F).
February in Melbourne is 1.5°C warmer than March and 14 mm wetter than it, which averages 19°C (67°F).
Daylight in Melbourne in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 13 hours 31 minutes in Melbourne, rising about 06:48 and setting about 20:19 local time.
February ends 1 hour 1 minute shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 15 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Melbourne
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Melbourne
What to read before you book.
Melbourne weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 71°F | 37 mm |
| February | 21°C / 69°F | 46 mm |
| March | 19°C / 67°F | 32 mm |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 45 mm |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 38 mm |
| June | 10°C / 51°F | 40 mm |
| July | 10°C / 50°F | 38 mm |
| August | 11°C / 51°F | 41 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 43 mm |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 46 mm |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 67 mm |
| December | 19°C / 67°F | 50 mm |
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FAQs about Melbourne in February
February climate averages for Melbourne, 1991–2020.
Melbourne averages 21°C (69°F) in February, ranging from about 15°C (59°F) at night to 27°C (80°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 46 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. February averages 21°C (69°F) against 19°C (67°F) in March — 1.5°C warmer.
February is 0.6°C cooler than January, and about as wet.
Yes. February falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, November to April, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 8.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 31 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 14 hours 46 minutes in December and 9 hours 33 minutes in June.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 06:48 and sunset about 20:19 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 1 minute shorter than it starts.
