Sydney weather in February
Sydney averages 26°C by day and 19°C at night in February, with the sea at 23°C and 13 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
26°C
Night
19°C
Sea
23°C
Rainy days
13
Flight from London
20½h
What February feels like
February is hot but wet in Sydney: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is 23°C: fine for swimming without a wetsuit.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 13 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Sydney is the #19 warmest in February.
Want it warmer in February?
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Sydney weather by month
February is highlighted. Compare with January and March, or see the full year in Sydney.
Sydney in February: quick answers
Is Sydney hot in February?
February is hot but wet in Sydney: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 26°C and lows 19°C.
Can you swim in Sydney in February?
The sea is 23°C: fine for swimming without a wetsuit.
Does it rain in Sydney in February?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 13 days.
What is the warmest month in Sydney?
January, at an average high of 27°C. The coolest is June at 17°C.
How long is the flight to Sydney from the UK?
About 20½h direct from London, estimated from the 17,016 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in February for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in February from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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