February · Australia
Best time to visit Phillip Island in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Phillip Island in February
Average temperature 19°C, 25 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.7/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Phillip Island scores 9.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 19°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Phillip Island is famous for little penguin parades-coastal cliffs and wildlife day trips from Melbourne. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
February: the best month of the year in Phillip Island
Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 25 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Phillip Island at 9.7/10 — 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.
Expect 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 Phillip Island in February?
- In February, Phillip Island averages 19°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Phillip Island?
- February earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Phillip Island in February?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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