Melbourne in February
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By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is one of the best months to visit Melbourne.
February is warm and settled, with outdoor cinemas and rooftop bars in full swing.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–26°C
- Warm, around 27°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Moderate rates.
+Warm days and long evenings.
–Hot spells.
My tip for February
Take a day trip to the Mornington Peninsula.
- Rooftops
- Beaches
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Melbourne, 1st for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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Weather
Weather in Melbourne in February
In February Melbourne averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 41 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
Climate data: Bureau of Meteorology (Melbourne Olympic Park, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Melbourne in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Melbourne?
- February is one of the best months to visit Melbourne. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Melbourne overall (1 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm days and long evenings. The main downside: Hot spells.
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in February?
- Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 41 mm of rain or snow. Warm, around 27°C. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C).
- Is Melbourne crowded in February?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Moderate. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Melbourne in February?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Moderate rates. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (February ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
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Warm days and long evenings.
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