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What to expect

Hobart is in late summer during February, with the season well established by this point. It generally feels mild and comfortable, 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 Hobart.

Hottest (avg)
#2 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#12 / 12
Daylight Hours
#4 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#9 / 12
Highest UV
#4 / 12
Most Humid
#10 / 12

Monthly climate breakdown

Temperature

Daytime high
Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Sunshine

Daylight hours
13.8 h
UV index (max)
8
Typical sun hours
06:29 - 20:17

Rain & Snow

Total rain
Rainy days
11 days
Cloud cover (avg)
61%

Humidity & Wind

Humidity (avg)
66%
Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Daily climate explorer

Daily climate explorer for February in HobartInteractive chart with daily scrub and pinned insight panel.01020304011528°C

Day 15 selected for February. Typical high 23.3°C and low 13.2°C.

Typical disruptions in February

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.

Wind High impact

Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 12% of days (3.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

3.3 days / month

~12% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 3.3 days / month
  • Probability ~12% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~90km/h (P95)

Strong gusts are possible on ~3 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain High impact

Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 9% of days (2.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

2.5 days / month

~9% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 2.5 days / month
  • Probability ~9% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~28mm (P95)

Washout conditions are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. 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 ~98km/h (P95)

Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Moderate

Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 10% of days (2.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

2.7 days / month

~10% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 2.7 days / month
  • Probability ~10% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~27mm (P95)

Rain disruption risk appears on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Heat Moderate

Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

1.3 days / month

~4% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 1.3 days / month
  • Probability ~4% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~35°C (P95)

Hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Cold Moderate

Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

0.9 days / month

~3% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 0.9 days / month
  • Probability ~3% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)

Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

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Rain High impact

Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 4% of days (1.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

1.0 days / month

~4% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 1.0 days / month
  • Probability ~4% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~41mm (P95)

Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Severe gusts Measures: Severe gust days (>=80 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

0.4 days / month

~1% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 0.4 days / month
  • Probability ~1% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~104km/h (P95)

Severe gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain High impact

Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.4 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

0.4 days / month

Probability unavailable

Why this matters
  • Expected days 0.4 days / month
  • Probability
  • Intensity Up to ~47mm (P95)

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). 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 ~62mm (P95)

Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Heat Moderate

Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

0.7 days / month

~2% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 0.7 days / month
  • Probability ~2% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~35°C (P95)

Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 55% of days (15.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

15.6 days / month

~55% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 15.6 days / month
  • Probability ~55% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)

Cloudy skies are possible on ~16 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 55% of days (15.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

15.6 days / month

~55% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 15.6 days / month
  • Probability ~55% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~75km/h (P95)

Gusty conditions are possible on ~16 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 49% of days (14.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

14.0 days / month

~49% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 14.0 days / month
  • Probability ~49% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~13mm (P95)

Measurable rain is possible on ~14 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 36% of days (10.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

10.3 days / month

~36% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 10.3 days / month
  • Probability ~36% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~18h (P95)

Several rainy hours are possible on ~10 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 28% of days (7.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

7.8 days / month

~28% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 7.8 days / month
  • Probability ~28% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 23% of days (6.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

6.4 days / month

~23% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 6.4 days / month
  • Probability ~23% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~20h (P95)

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Humidity Minor

High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 10% of days (2.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

2.7 days / month

~10% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 2.7 days / month
  • Probability ~10% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~92% (P95)

High humidity is possible on ~3 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Cloud Minor

Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 8% of days (2.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

2.3 days / month

~8% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 2.3 days / month
  • Probability ~8% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)

Overcast skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Wind Minor

Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 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 ~28km/h (P95)

Breezy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Visibility Minor

Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. 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 ~94% (P95)

Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Other Minor

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 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 ~94 (P95)

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Humidity Minor

Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). 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 ~19°C (P95)

Humid conditions are possible on ~0 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Frequently asked questions

Is February a good time to visit Hobart?

Typical February days in Hobart reach highs of 22°C (72°F) with nights around 12°C (54°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.

What are temperatures like in February?

Daytime temperatures in February typically peak near 22°C (72°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (54°F). Expect mild afternoons and cool evenings.

How much does it rain in February?

Rainfall in February averages 45 mm (1.8 in) across roughly 11 days. Overall it is a quite rainy 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 14 hours of daylight in February. Sunrise is typically around 06:29 and sunset near 20:17. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.

How strong is the sun in February?

UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 8), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.

Is it windy in February?

In February, average wind speeds are around 15 km/h (9 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 62 km/h (39 mph). On the ground, it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.

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