February · Australia
Best time to visit Great Ocean Road in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Great Ocean Road in February
Average temperature 18°C, 22 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.9/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Great Ocean Road scores 9.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 22 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Great Ocean Road winds past surf beaches, rainforest and the Twelve Apostles' limestone stacks.
February: the best month of the year in Great Ocean Road
February averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 22 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Great Ocean Road at 9.9/10 — 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Great Ocean Road in February?
- In February, Great Ocean Road averages 18°C, 22 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Great Ocean Road?
- February earns a 9.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Great Ocean Road in February?
- Expect about 22 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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