Central Coast Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Central Coast

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
18.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
124 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
73%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+5°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Central Coast February Weather Overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Central Coast, with average highs near 27°C and lows around 18.9°C (mean 23°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 124 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

Central Coast February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Central Coast. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Central Coast was 2017 — when the month averaged 25.3°C — while the coldest was 2008 at 20.5°C. Typical February days reach 27°C with nights near 18.9°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.0°C→23.1°C+0.1°C
Max Temp27.3°C→27.0°C-0.3°C
Min Temp18.7°C→19.3°C+0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–21.5°C7 yr (16%)
21.5°C–23.0°C15 yr (33%)
23.0°C–24.5°C18 yr (40%)
24.5°C–26.0°C5 yr (11%)

Central Coast February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is a relatively wet time of year in Central Coast, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1990 with 453 mm, while the driest was 2016 at 23 mm.

Central Coast February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Central Coast during February averages 73%. The most humid February was 1990 at 86%, and the least humid was 1987 at 65%.

Central Coast February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 5.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Central Coast. The sunniest Februarys were 2016 and 2023 at 6.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 4.7.

Central Coast February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Central Coast during February is 1.4 m/s. The windiest February was 2013 at 1.6 m/s, while the calmest were 1983, 1993 and 2011 at 1.2 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Central Coast

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How February Ranks in Central Coast

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️1st wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Central Coast Weather by Month

Central Coast February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp22.7°C22.7°C23.0°C23.3°C23.0°C+0.3°C
Avg High27.0°C26.6°C27.0°C27.3°C26.8°C-0.2°C
Avg Low18.4°C18.7°C19.0°C19.3°C19.3°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain87 mm154 mm135 mm103 mm145 mm+58 mm

Extreme February Records in Central Coast

🔥Warmest February43.0°C2017
🧊Coldest February10.8°C1993
🌧️Wettest February453 mm1990
🏜️Driest February23 mm2016
🌬️Windiest February1.6 m/s2013

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Central Coast have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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February has ranged from a record low of 10.8°C (1993) to a record high of 43°C (2017).

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Rainfall in February is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 124 mm, with a wettest year of 453 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Central Coast?

One of the best times to visit Central Coast

February is one of the best times to visit Central Coast. Expect days averaging 27°C and nights around 18.9°C (mean 23°C) — warmer than Central Coast's yearly average — with higher rainfall (124 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Central Coast's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Central Coast Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Central Coast, with average highs near 27°C and lows around 18.9°C (mean 23°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 124 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 124 mm of rainfall in Central Coast, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 453 mm (1990), and the driest just 23 mm (2016). Humidity sits around 73% and average wind speed is 1.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.1°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 18.7°C to 19.3°C while daytime highs eased from 27.3°C to 27°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
February Weather in Central Coast, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.8°C23.7°C19.6°C34.8°C15.1°C63 mm73%1.3 m/s6.1
202428.4°C24.2°C20.1°C37.0°C17.4°C93 mm75%1.3 m/s5.3
202327.6°C23.3°C19.1°C34.2°C15.4°C96 mm70%1.4 m/s6.6
202225.9°C22.4°C18.9°C33.0°C15.6°C152 mm76%1.5 m/s5.4
202125.3°C21.9°C18.6°C30.7°C16.6°C113 mm77%1.5 m/s5.5
202025.7°C22.4°C19.2°C41.5°C15.8°C351 mm81%1.4 m/s5.1
201928.2°C23.8°C19.5°C34.6°C16.8°C50 mm67%1.4 m/s6.3
201827.9°C23.3°C18.6°C35.9°C14.8°C106 mm67%1.5 m/s6.1
2017 🔥30.2°C25.3°C20.3°C43.0°C15.1°C84 mm69%1.4 m/s5.9
201628.0°C23.7°C19.5°C37.2°C16.2°C23 mm71%1.3 m/s6.6
201526.5°C22.8°C19.2°C31.7°C16.2°C54 mm75%1.3 m/s5.8
201426.8°C22.7°C18.5°C31.6°C15.7°C99 mm73%1.3 m/s5.5
201324.6°C21.4°C18.3°C28.0°C14.4°C214 mm81%1.6 m/s5.6
201224.5°C21.5°C18.4°C29.0°C16.0°C193 mm83%1.3 m/s5.3
201129.5°C24.8°C20.1°C38.6°C17.2°C38 mm67%1.2 m/s5.3
201026.9°C23.5°C20.2°C32.8°C17.8°C168 mm77%1.4 m/s5.7
200926.6°C22.8°C19.0°C36.3°C15.8°C164 mm75%1.5 m/s5.4
2008 ❄️23.5°C20.5°C17.6°C28.2°C13.4°C206 mm80%1.4 m/s4.9
200726.7°C23.0°C19.3°C30.5°C17.7°C155 mm77%1.3 m/s6
200629.0°C24.3°C19.7°C38.5°C17.5°C53 mm69%1.4 m/s5.7
200527.7°C23.0°C18.2°C34.8°C13.7°C126 mm70%1.3 m/s6.4
200429.8°C24.7°C19.6°C39.8°C15.4°C120 mm69%1.3 m/s5.7
200327.4°C23.6°C19.7°C34.0°C17.6°C103 mm73%1.4 m/s5.2
200224.4°C21.3°C18.2°C29.3°C13.2°C272 mm83%1.4 m/s4.9
200127.0°C23.4°C19.7°C33.6°C17.3°C124 mm79%1.3 m/s5.7
200028.3°C23.6°C18.9°C37.3°C16.6°C27 mm69%1.4 m/s6.3
199926.0°C22.7°C19.3°C32.6°C16.6°C144 mm75%1.5 m/s5.4
199830.1°C25.1°C20.2°C37.0°C16.0°C68 mm65%1.3 m/s6.1
199726.2°C22.6°C19.0°C33.9°C15.1°C146 mm80%1.3 m/s5.6
199625.4°C21.4°C17.4°C33.4°C13.9°C54 mm68%1.5 m/s5.8
199526.0°C21.8°C17.6°C34.5°C14.7°C66 mm72%1.4 m/s5.7
199427.0°C23.1°C19.2°C34.3°C15.6°C129 mm74%1.4 m/s5.5
199328.4°C23.5°C18.6°C39.9°C10.8°C80 mm70%1.2 m/s6
199223.8°C20.8°C17.9°C32.0°C14.8°C342 mm84%1.4 m/s4.7
199129.4°C24.4°C19.5°C38.0°C16.2°C53 mm68%1.3 m/s6.1
1990 🌧️23.9°C21.3°C18.6°C27.5°C15.5°C453 mm86%1.4 m/s5.2
198926.1°C22.1°C18.0°C33.5°C15.0°C78 mm70%1.4 m/s6.2
198825.2°C21.3°C17.3°C32.5°C14.1°C99 mm72%1.5 m/s6
198728.8°C23.8°C18.9°C37.1°C15.3°C42 mm65%1.4 m/s5.9
198627.0°C22.5°C18.1°C35.9°C15.1°C68 mm69%1.4 m/s6
198525.9°C21.6°C17.3°C38.2°C13.9°C58 mm68%1.5 m/s5.6
198426.5°C22.5°C18.5°C32.6°C14.9°C116 mm76%1.3 m/s5.5
198329.9°C24.9°C19.9°C37.6°C18.2°C50 mm67%1.2 m/s—
198228.0°C23.2°C18.3°C37.7°C15.1°C44 mm69%1.4 m/s—
198126.0°C22.8°C19.6°C32.0°C14.8°C223 mm82%1.3 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Central Coast February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Central Coast in February?▼

The average high in February is around 27°C with lows near 18.9°C (mean 23°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Central Coast in February?▼

February averages 124 mm of rainfall in Central Coast, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 453 mm in 1990.

What was the hottest February on record in Central Coast?▼

The hottest February reached 43°C in 2017. The coldest dipped to 10.8°C in 1993.

Has February in Central Coast gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.1°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 18.7°C to 19.3°C while daytime highs eased from 27.3°C to 27°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a good time to visit Central Coast?▼

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Central Coast and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 27°C daytime highs and 18.9°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Central Coast?▼

Not quite — February is the 11th coolest month in Central Coast, averaging 23°C.

What should I pack for Central Coast in February?▼

For February in Central Coast, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27°C and lows of 18.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Central Coast humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 73% — moderately humid.

How windy is Central Coast in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 1.4 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 1.6 m/s (2013).

Which February had the most rainfall in Central Coast?▼

The wettest February on record was 1990 with 453 mm. On average, February sees 124 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Central Coast behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.