Brisbane in February
What to expect
Brisbane is in late summer during February, with the season well established by this point. Afternoons often feel hot in direct sun, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple. Daylight stays generous for longer outdoor plans.
February in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Brisbane.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 13 h
- UV index (max)
- 10
- Typical sun hours
- 05:30 - 18:32
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 17 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 54%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 77%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for February. Typical high 27.5°C and low 20.2°C.
Typical disruptions in February
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 44% of days (12.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.5 days / month
~44% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.5 days / month
- Probability ~44% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~13 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 39% of days (11.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.2 days / month
~39% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.2 days / month
- Probability ~39% of days
- Intensity Up to ~41°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~11 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 25% of days (6.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.9 days / month
~25% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.9 days / month
- Probability ~25% of days
- Intensity Up to ~35°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~7 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 20% of days (5.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.6 days / month
~20% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.6 days / month
- Probability ~20% of days
- Intensity Up to ~42°C (P95)
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~6 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 20% of days (5.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.6 days / month
~20% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.6 days / month
- Probability ~20% of days
- Intensity Up to ~42°C (P95)
Heat stress is possible on ~6 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 17% of days (4.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.9 days / month
~17% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.9 days / month
- Probability ~17% of days
- Intensity Up to ~81mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
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Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 17% of days (4.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.7 days / month
~17% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.7 days / month
- Probability ~17% of days
- Intensity Up to ~82mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 11% of days (3.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.0 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.0 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~104mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 5% of days (1.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.3 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.3 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~157mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.2 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.2 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.2 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~104mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Extreme rain Measures: Extreme rain days (>=50mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~179mm (P95)
Extreme rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~40°C (P95)
Very hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~77km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~77km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 1.7 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~40°C (P95)
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 5% of days (1.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.3 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.3 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 76% of days (21.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
21.5 days / month
~76% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 21.5 days / month
- Probability ~76% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~21 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 71% of days (20.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
20.2 days / month
~71% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 20.2 days / month
- Probability ~71% of days
- Intensity Up to ~29mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~20 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 57% of days (16.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
16.0 days / month
~57% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 16.0 days / month
- Probability ~57% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~16 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 39% of days (11.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.2 days / month
~39% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.2 days / month
- Probability ~39% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 38% of days (10.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.8 days / month
~38% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.8 days / month
- Probability ~38% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~11 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 36% of days (10.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.1 days / month
~36% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.1 days / month
- Probability ~36% of days
- Intensity Up to ~94% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~10 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 33% of days (9.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.4 days / month
~33% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.4 days / month
- Probability ~33% of days
- Intensity Up to ~56km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~9 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 25% of days (7.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.0 days / month
~25% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.0 days / month
- Probability ~25% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 22% of days (6.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.1 days / month
~22% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.1 days / month
- Probability ~22% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~6 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 17% of days (4.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.7 days / month
~17% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.7 days / month
- Probability ~17% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 10% of days (2.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.9 days / month
~10% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.9 days / month
- Probability ~10% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 5% of days (1.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.3 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.3 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.0 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~35°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~27°C (P95)
Hot nights are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Oppressive humidity Measures: Oppressive humidity days (dew point >=24C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25°C (P95)
Oppressive humidity is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
Is February a good time to visit Brisbane?
Typical February days in Brisbane reach highs of 28°C (82°F) with nights around 21°C (70°F). It usually feels hot by day and mild after dark. It is among the wetter months, so it is wise to have some indoor backup plans or flexible activities.
What are temperatures like in February?
Daytime temperatures in February typically peak near 28°C (82°F), while nights drop to around 21°C (70°F). Expect hot afternoons and mild evenings.
How much does it rain in February?
Rainfall in February averages 141 mm (5.6 in) across roughly 17 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in February?
You can expect about 13 hours of daylight in February. Sunrise is typically around 05:30 and sunset near 18:32. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in February?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 10), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in February?
In February, average wind speeds are around 11 km/h (7 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 47 km/h (29 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.