Sydney · Australia
February
Hottest, wettest month — but Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras season begins with real energy.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Sydney — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
26°C
Low
19°C
Rain
117mm
Sun
7.2hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Sydney
Weather
Good
Value
Below average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in February
- ↑Mardi Gras season kicks off: the Oxford Street precinct and Darlinghurst alive with events throughout February
- ↑Still 26°C and excellent beach weather between the summer rain bursts — harbour swimming at Manly and Balmoral
- ↑Australia Day (26 January) festivities carry into February with outdoor concerts and harbour events
What you sacrifice
- ↓Highest rainfall of the year (117mm) — February storms can be intense and genuinely disruptive to beach days
- ↓Humidity peaks alongside temperature, making the city feel muggy between rain events
- ↓Still in school holiday pricing territory until mid-February; accommodation rates remain elevated
How February compares to October (best month)
| Factor | February | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 9 |
| Value | 3 | 6 |
| Crowds | 3 | 7 |
February in other destinations
Lisbon (14.3°C)Barcelona (14°C)Tokyo (10.4°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (13.2°C)Paris (8°C)New York (4.5°C)Marrakech (19.1°C)Amsterdam (6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (11.9°C)Bangkok (33°C)Istanbul (8.6°C)Vienna (4.9°C)Seoul (4°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (31°C)Kyoto (10.1°C)Phuket (32.1°C)Cape Town (26.9°C)Prague (4°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (31°C)London (9°C)Iceland (3°C)Tulum (29°C)Dubai (26°C)Singapore (31°C)Hoi An (26°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Sydney, not across destinations. Methodology →