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Sydney in February
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Rain
Daylight
13h
What to expect
In Sydney, February sits in late summer, with a clear seasonal rhythm running through the month. Most days feel warm without being relentless, and relatively steady temperatures through the day. Comfort is usually predictable, so a standard day plan works well. You get long daylight windows for full-day exploring.
February in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Sydney.
Hottest (avg)
#2 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#2 / 12
Daylight Hours
#4 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#6 / 12
Highest UV
#4 / 12
Most Humid
#1 / 12
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
- 13.3 h
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 06:29 - 19:47
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 15 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 57%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 75%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for February. Typical high 24.8°C and low 19.3°C.
Typical disruptions in February
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 16% of days (4.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.4 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.4 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~43mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 14% of days (4.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.1 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.1 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~43mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heat High impact
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.4 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.4 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~43°C (P95)
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat High impact
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. 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 ~43°C (P95)
Heat stress is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Wind High impact
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.2 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.2 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~77km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wind High impact
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~74km/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.
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Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). 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 ~54mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. 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 ~57mm (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.
Rain High impact
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). 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 ~75mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Extreme rain Measures: Extreme rain days (>=50mm). 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 ~123mm (P95)
Extreme rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Humidity Moderate
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 15% of days (4.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.4 days / month
~15% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.4 days / month
- Probability ~15% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Moderate
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 15% of days (4.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.3 days / month
~15% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.3 days / month
- Probability ~15% of days
- Intensity Up to ~39°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~4 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Moderate
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 7% of days (2.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.0 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.0 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~37°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 66% of days (18.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
18.5 days / month
~66% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 18.5 days / month
- Probability ~66% of days
- Intensity Up to ~20mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~19 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 52% of days (14.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.6 days / month
~52% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.6 days / month
- Probability ~52% of days
- Intensity Up to ~63km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~15 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 52% of days (14.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.6 days / month
~52% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.6 days / month
- Probability ~52% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~15 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 48% of days (13.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
13.6 days / month
~48% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 13.6 days / month
- Probability ~48% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~14 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 46% of days (13.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
13.1 days / month
~46% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 13.1 days / month
- Probability ~46% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~13 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). 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 ~23h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~9 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 32% of days (9.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.0 days / month
~32% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.0 days / month
- Probability ~32% of days
- Intensity Up to ~90% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~9 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 27% of days (7.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.7 days / month
~27% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.7 days / month
- Probability ~27% 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.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 12% of days (3.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.4 days / month
~12% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.4 days / month
- Probability ~12% 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.
Humidity Minor
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. 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 ~21°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 6% of days (1.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.6 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.6 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 0.5 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~39°C (P95)
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Visibility Minor
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. 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 ~93% (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 (0.4 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 ~93 (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.
Heat Minor
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). 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 ~39°C (P95)
Very hot days are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Minor
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.1 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.1 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.1 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~36°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Frequently asked questions
Is February a good time to visit Sydney?
Typical February days in Sydney reach highs of 25°C (77°F) with nights around 19°C (66°F). It usually feels warm 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 25°C (77°F), while nights drop to around 19°C (66°F). Expect warm afternoons and mild evenings.
How much does it rain in February?
Rainfall in February averages 88 mm (3.5 in) across roughly 15 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 06:29 and sunset near 19:47. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in February?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), 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 54 km/h (34 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.