Brisbane Weather in February

What February feels like in Brisbane

For Brisbane, February is late summer on the calendar (Brisbane is in the southern hemisphere, so the seasons run opposite to Europe and North America). Afternoons are hot, so sightseeing works best in the morning or evening. There is little difference between day and night: nights stay warm, and evenings feel much like the afternoon. High humidity makes the heat feel heavier and sticky, especially on still afternoons.

Rain in Brisbane in February

February is persistently wet here: some rain falls on about every other day. Rain tends to come in heavy bursts: about 9.6 mm (0.4 in) on an average rainy day. The yearly figure is similar, around 9.1 mm per wet day. It is among the three wettest months of the year.

Daylight and sunshine in February

Mid-month, Brisbane gets 13 h 3 min of daylight, from sunrise near 5:31 am to sunset near 6:34 pm. Days are getting shorter: 39 min less daylight than in mid-January. About 80% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, skies are mostly clear.

How February compares to the rest of the year

February is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Brisbane. It is about as warm as January, with 17 mm less rain. Temperatures keep falling into March. By March, typical highs are 27.4°C (81.3°F).

Who February suits

• Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
• Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.

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