Melbourne in February
February in Melbourne is peak summer, and the weather reflects it. You're looking at average daily highs of 26.3 degrees.
Expect the mercury to hit around 26.3 degrees during the day and settle at 14.5 degrees after dark. That's solidly pleasant territory. Great for being outdoors.
At 26.3 degrees, February runs 6.4 degrees above Melbourne's annual average of 19.9 degrees.
You're looking at 10mm of rain across 3 days in a typical February. Dry as a bone, really.
Sunshine-wise, February delivers around 24.3 MJ/m2 of daily solar radiation. UV sits in the extreme category. Sunscreen, hat, and sunnies are all essential. You can burn in under 10 minutes.
Our Comfort Score rates February at 9.7/10. That's about as good as it gets.
For your suitcase: t-shirts with a light layer for evenings, and serious sun protection.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in February.
February at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in February. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- T-shirts and shorts for daytime
- High SPF sunscreen (50+), sunglasses, and UV-protective clothing
Coming From Overseas?
How February in Melbourne stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 17 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 21 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 15 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
How February Compares
Melbourne's monthly climate at a glance. February is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.5 | 14.8 | 141mm | 9.8 |
| Feb | 26.3 | 14.5 | 10mm | 9.7 |
| Mar | 24.8 | 13.9 | 20mm | 10.0 |
| Apr | 18.0 | 10.2 | 93mm | 4.8 |
| May | 16.3 | 7.7 | 40mm | 3.7 |
| Jun | 13.1 | 5.8 | 36mm | 1.4 |
| Jul | 12.3 | 6.1 | 99mm | 1.0 |
| Aug | 16.9 | 8.5 | 38mm | 4.7 |
| Sep | 16.9 | 8.8 | 62mm | 4.7 |
| Oct | 19.8 | 9.9 | 65mm | 7.5 |
| Nov | 23.5 | 13.0 | 76mm | 10.0 |
| Dec | 26.0 | 14.7 | 46mm | 9.3 |