February · Australia
Best time to visit Katoomba in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Katoomba in February
Average temperature 19°C, 82 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.0/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Katoomba scores 9.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 82 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Katoomba is the Blue Mountains cliff town-Three Sisters lookouts, misty eucalyptus, and Scenic World rides. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
February ranks 4th of 12 for Katoomba — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 82 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Katoomba at 9/10 (4th of 12), just behind December at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Katoomba in February?
- In February, Katoomba averages 19°C, 82 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Katoomba?
- 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 Katoomba in February?
- Expect about 82 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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