Sydney weather in February
Sydney in February averages 24°C (74°F), 116 mm of rain and 7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Sydney, February is the second warmest, the second wettest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 24°C (74°F)
20–27°C · 68–81°F
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7 h
hours per day
What is Sydney like in February?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What should I pack for Sydney in February?
A light rain jacket
About 116 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
February compared with January and March
February in Sydney is about the same temperature as January and 36 mm wetter than it, which averages 24°C (75°F).
February in Sydney is 1.5°C warmer than March and 26 mm wetter than it, which averages 22°C (72°F).
Daylight in Sydney in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 13 hours 19 minutes in Sydney, rising about 06:29 and setting about 19:48 local time.
February ends 53 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 5 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Sydney
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Sydney
What to read before you book.
Sydney 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 | 24°C / 75°F | 80 mm |
| February | 24°C / 74°F | 116 mm |
| March | 22°C / 72°F | 90 mm |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 95 mm |
| May | 16°C / 62°F | 89 mm |
| June | 14°C / 57°F | 121 mm |
| July | 13°C / 56°F | 70 mm |
| August | 14°C / 58°F | 63 mm |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 57 mm |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 55 mm |
| November | 21°C / 69°F | 71 mm |
| December | 22°C / 72°F | 68 mm |
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FAQs about Sydney in February
February climate averages for Sydney, 1991–2020.
Sydney averages 24°C (74°F) in February, ranging from about 20°C (68°F) at night to 27°C (81°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 116 mm falls across February, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. February averages 24°C (74°F) against 22°C (72°F) in March — 1.5°C warmer.
February is about as warm as January, and 36 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is October to January; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
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 19 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 14 hours 24 minutes in December and 9 hours 55 minutes in June.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 06:29 and sunset about 19:48 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 53 minutes shorter than it starts.
