01Weather
Melbourne weather in February
Afternoons in February average 26.7 °C (80 °F) and nights cool to 14.9 °C (59 °F). The month brings about 42 mm (1.6 in) of rain spread over roughly 5 days. Compared with January it is 1.2 °C cooler; March is 1.3 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical February | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 34 °C / 94 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 20 °C / 69 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 11 °C / 52 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 8.7 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 18 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest February day 2016–2025 | 41.3 °C / 7.9 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February | 06:34 | 20:33 | 14.0 h |
| 15 February | 06:49 | 20:18 | 13.5 h |
| 28 February | 07:03 | 20:01 | 13.0 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 60 minutes over the month. Times are local (Australia/Melbourne).
03Crowds
How busy Melbourne is in February
busy The main sights are busy in February. What drives it:
- warm weather
- Midsumma festival
- White Night in some years
04Public holidays
Public holidays in February 2027
No public holidays in Australia fall in February, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Melbourne in February
No major recurring events fall in February.
07Packing
What to pack for Melbourne in February
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
- something for heat: 9 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
February is the warmest month on average, with afternoons around 27 °C, long evenings and the Midsumma festival, and schools back in the first week. Heat waves still occur. It is a good month for the Great Ocean Road and the Mornington Peninsula wineries. Rates ease after the tennis. Rain falls on about six days. The St Kilda Festival on a Sunday in February is the largest free music festival in the country.
The Chinese New Year festival fills Chinatown. The White Night all-night festival falls in some years. The bay water is at its warmest, around 20 °C. Daylight shrinks from fourteen hours to thirteen. For the busiest festival month with the Grand Prix and Moomba, see March.
09Compare
Melbourne month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 °C | 16 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| February | 27 °C | 15 °C | 5 | – | busy | Excellent |
| March | 25 °C | 14 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| April | 21 °C | 11 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 17 °C | 9 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 14 °C | 7 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Good |
| July | 14 °C | 6 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| August | 15 °C | 7 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Good |
| September | 18 °C | 8 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 20 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| November | 23 °C | 12 °C | 9 | – | very busy | Good |
| December | 25 °C | 13 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
Not sure about February? See the best time to visit Melbourne.
10Elsewhere
February in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney in February | 28 °C | 10 |
| Singapore in February | 31 °C | 6 |
| Bangkok in February | 34 °C | – |
| Shanghai in February | 11 °C | 12 |
| Kyoto in February | 11 °C | 8 |
| Tokyo in February | 12 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
Melbourne in February: your questions
Is February a good time to visit Melbourne?
February is one of the best months to visit Melbourne. Daytime highs average 27 °C (80 °F), rain falls on about 5 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Melbourne in February?
Expect warm days around 27 °C (80 °F) and nights near 15 °C (59 °F). One February in ten brings afternoons above 34 °C, and one in ten stays below 20 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in February?
February brings about 42 mm (1.6 in) of rain over roughly 5 days, which is fairly dry by Melbourne standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 18 percent.
What should I wear in Melbourne in February?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Melbourne crowded in February?
The main sights are busy in February. Main drivers: warm weather; Midsumma festival; White Night in some years.
What time does it get dark in Melbourne in February?
Around the middle of February the sun sets at about 20:18 and rises at 06:49, giving 13.5 hours of daylight.