February · Australia
Best time to visit Port Douglas in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port Douglas in February
Average temperature 27°C, 274 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 274 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Port Douglas scores 6.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 274 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Port Douglas is a tropical Queensland town between Four Mile Beach, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree.
February in Port Douglas: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
February averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
274 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port Douglas in February?
- In February, Port Douglas averages 27°C, 274 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Port Douglas?
- February earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Port Douglas in February?
- Expect about 274 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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