Sydney · WinterMonth summary
Sydney weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
66°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sydney in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Sydney in February: 79°F and 11.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Sydney in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in February
Even in winter, Sydney enjoys 26°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 79°F | 43% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 66°F | 79°F | 47% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 64°F | 75°F | 51% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 59°F | 72°F | 33% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 66°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 48°F | 63°F | 32% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 46°F | 63°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 48°F | 64°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 50°F | 68°F | 24% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 55°F | 72°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 73°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 64°F | 77°F | 34% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Sydney averages 79°F, 47% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
February vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sydney in February
Is February a good time to visit Sydney?
February is an excellent time to visit Sydney (score 7.8/10). With 79°F, 11.9h of sunshine and 47% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Sydney in February?
With 79°F max and 11.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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