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Brisbane in February
What February is really like in Brisbane: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Often the wettest and most humid month, with heavy downpours; quieter once school returns.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-warmest month in Brisbane: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 28 days. Compared with January (30°C (86°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 05:32
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:33
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
Autumn (March–May). Humidity eases into warm, sunny, drier days — May is one of the most pleasant months.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown, Fortitude Valley (late January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Zoo · Fig Tree Pocket
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Founded in 1927, Lone Pine is the world's oldest koala sanctuary, with well over 100 koalas, a free-roaming kangaroo reserve where you can hand-feed eastern grey kangaroos, platypus, wombats and birds of prey shows.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Iconic
- Nature
- Outdoors
Landmark · Kangaroo Point
Story Bridge
Walk across at dusk from Kangaroo Point towards the Valley for skyline views, then descend to Howard Smith Wharves for dinner.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes; 2.5 hours to climb
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Iconic
- After dark
- Architecture
Experience · Brisbane River
CityCat river ferry
Sleek catamaran ferries run the length of the city's river reaches from the University of Queensland to Northshore Hamilton, passing South Bank, the CBD, the Story Bridge and New Farm.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
Viewpoint · Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Book a guided climbing or abseiling session for a first try, or come after dark to see the city lights reflected in the river.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Active
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 21°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Brisbane?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and August–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Brisbane in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Brisbane?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Often the wettest and most humid month, with heavy downpours; quieter once school returns.
+How warm is Brisbane in February?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Brisbane in February?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.