Month guide · Melbourne · Australia
Melbourne in February
What February is really like in Melbourne: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Melbourne. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Often the warmest, most settled month, ideal for rooftop bars, St Kilda's beach and long evenings outdoors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-warmest month in Melbourne: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (26°C (79°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:50
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 20:19
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F)
Autumn (March–May). Often the most settled weather of the year, with the Grand Prix, comedy and food festivals, and golden leaves in the gardens by May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Midsumma Festival (usually until early February)
- Summer night market at the Queen Victoria Market (usually Wednesday evenings)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Abbotsford
Abbotsford Convent
A former convent complex on a bend of the Yarra, now an arts precinct with studios, galleries, cafés and gardens.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Free
- Art
- Kids
- Outdoors
Landmark · Melbourne CBD
Federation Square and Flinders Street Station
Meet 'under the clocks' at Flinders Street Station like locals do, then cross to the Ian Potter Centre for the free Australian art collection.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
Street · Melbourne CBD
Hosier Lane and the CBD laneways
The CBD's lanes and arcades are Melbourne's signature.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Food
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Gallery · Southbank
National Gallery of Victoria
Lie on the carpet in the Great Hall, as locals do, to take in Leonard French's huge stained-glass ceiling.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 16°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Melbourne?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Melbourne?
It is one of the best months to visit Melbourne. Often the warmest, most settled month, ideal for rooftop bars, St Kilda's beach and long evenings outdoors.
+How warm is Melbourne in February?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.