February · Australia
Best time to visit Canberra in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Canberra in February
Average temperature 19°C, 65 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Canberra scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 19°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Canberra's museums, lake and war memorial sit among the eucalyptus hills of the ACT.
February: the best month of the year in Canberra
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 65 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Canberra at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Canberra in February?
- In February, Canberra averages 19°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Canberra?
- February earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Canberra in February?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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