Pakenham Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Pakenham

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
49 mm
Avg Humidity
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62%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+6°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Pakenham February Weather Overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Pakenham, with average highs near 26.7°C and lows around 13.2°C (mean 20°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 49 mm of rainfall and 62% relative humidity across the period.

Pakenham February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Pakenham. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Pakenham was 1997 — when the month averaged 23.3°C — while the coldest was 2005 at 16.9°C. Typical February days reach 26.7°C with nights near 13.2°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.8°C→19.9°C-0.9°C
Max Temp28.2°C→26.5°C-1.7°C
Min Temp13.3°C→13.3°C0°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–18.0°C2 yr (4%)
18.0°C–20.0°C22 yr (49%)
20.0°C–22.0°C15 yr (33%)
22.0°C–24.0°C6 yr (13%)

Pakenham February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Pakenham, averaging 49 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2011 with 168 mm, while the driest was 1991 at 6 mm.

Pakenham February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Pakenham during February averages 62%. The most humid February was 2011 at 77%, and the least humid was 1983 at 48%.

Pakenham February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 6.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Pakenham. The sunniest February was 1991 at 6.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2011 at 5.4.

Pakenham February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Pakenham during February is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Februarys were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2015, 2021 and 2022, among others at 0.1 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Pakenham

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How February Ranks in Pakenham

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Pakenham Weather by Month

Pakenham February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.1°C19.6°C20.0°C20.3°C19.7°C-0.4°C
Avg High27.4°C26.3°C26.6°C27.0°C26.1°C-1.3°C
Avg Low12.8°C13.0°C13.4°C13.6°C13.3°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain28 mm64 mm47 mm58 mm41 mm+13 mm

Extreme February Records in Pakenham

🔥Warmest February41.9°C1983
🧊Coldest February6.5°C1982
🌧️Wettest February168 mm2011
🏜️Driest February6 mm1991
🌬️Windiest February0.2 m/s1984

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Pakenham have fallen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of 6.5°C (1982) to a record high of 41.9°C (1983).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 49 mm, with a wettest year of 168 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Pakenham?

One of the best times to visit Pakenham

February is one of the best times to visit Pakenham. Expect days averaging 26.7°C and nights around 13.2°C (mean 20°C) — warmer than Pakenham's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (49 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Pakenham'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 →

Pakenham Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Pakenham, with average highs near 26.7°C and lows around 13.2°C (mean 20°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 49 mm of rainfall and 62% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 49 mm of rainfall in Pakenham, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 168 mm (2011), and the driest just 6 mm (1991). Humidity sits around 62% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.2 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 fallen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.2°C to 26.5°C and overnight lows from 13.3°C to 13.3°C over the same span.
February Weather in Pakenham, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202528.5°C21.4°C14.3°C38.5°C8.7°C27 mm59%0.2 m/s6.1
202427.5°C20.4°C13.2°C35.6°C8.9°C9 mm59%0.2 m/s6.5
202325.5°C19.4°C13.2°C37.4°C8.6°C36 mm65%0.2 m/s6
202226.0°C19.8°C13.6°C34.5°C9.7°C9 mm63%0.1 m/s6.5
202124.8°C18.6°C12.3°C31.9°C7.8°C31 mm66%0.1 m/s5.8
202024.2°C18.7°C13.1°C32.0°C7.6°C131 mm75%0.2 m/s5.5
201927.1°C20.2°C13.3°C38.0°C8.0°C22 mm58%0.2 m/s6.3
201827.6°C20.6°C13.7°C36.1°C7.9°C7 mm57%0.2 m/s6.2
201725.1°C18.7°C12.4°C36.1°C8.2°C66 mm65%0.2 m/s6.2
201626.4°C19.8°C13.3°C37.3°C9.8°C16 mm66%0.2 m/s6.2
201527.8°C20.9°C14.0°C34.9°C10.0°C59 mm65%0.1 m/s5.8
201428.7°C21.0°C13.3°C40.8°C7.9°C27 mm55%0.2 m/s6.4
201328.7°C21.6°C14.6°C34.7°C8.8°C61 mm58%0.1 m/s6.5
201226.5°C20.2°C13.8°C35.2°C9.0°C85 mm65%0.1 m/s6.2
2011 🌧️23.6°C18.2°C12.7°C36.3°C7.8°C168 mm77%0.2 m/s5.4
201028.2°C21.6°C14.9°C35.4°C9.5°C65 mm62%0.1 m/s6.4
200927.2°C20.5°C13.8°C41.5°C8.2°C9 mm58%0.2 m/s6.3
200824.4°C18.2°C11.9°C33.2°C7.0°C50 mm67%0.1 m/s6
200729.6°C22.7°C15.8°C36.8°C9.0°C42 mm61%0.1 m/s6.6
200625.4°C19.0°C12.6°C35.2°C8.4°C41 mm65%0.1 m/s6.2
2005 ❄️22.4°C16.9°C11.4°C34.9°C8.6°C155 mm73%0.1 m/s5.7
200426.0°C19.2°C12.4°C38.3°C8.0°C29 mm63%0.2 m/s6.1
200327.3°C20.5°C13.8°C34.9°C7.7°C24 mm64%0.1 m/s5.8
200224.6°C18.4°C12.1°C34.5°C8.9°C55 mm65%0.1 m/s5.7
200129.2°C22.2°C15.3°C36.6°C10.0°C31 mm59%0.1 m/s6.1
200029.9°C22.3°C14.7°C37.7°C8.0°C38 mm56%0.1 m/s6.4
199927.7°C21.0°C14.3°C35.6°C8.1°C73 mm63%0.1 m/s6.1
199826.3°C19.5°C12.7°C37.8°C9.1°C68 mm59%0.2 m/s6.5
1997 🔥30.9°C23.3°C15.6°C38.9°C9.3°C10 mm53%0.1 m/s6.2
199623.4°C17.3°C11.2°C31.4°C6.5°C113 mm68%0.2 m/s6
199527.2°C20.2°C13.3°C36.8°C8.2°C33 mm60%0.1 m/s6.3
199426.1°C19.8°C13.5°C32.2°C8.5°C108 mm70%0.1 m/s5.6
199325.1°C19.2°C13.2°C35.9°C7.8°C102 mm67%0.1 m/s5.9
199224.3°C18.0°C11.7°C32.4°C7.7°C35 mm65%0.1 m/s6.2
199126.4°C18.9°C11.5°C38.2°C7.1°C6 mm59%0.2 m/s6.8
199025.7°C19.2°C12.7°C34.0°C9.7°C93 mm67%0.1 m/s6.1
198927.2°C20.3°C13.4°C35.2°C10.0°C26 mm62%0.1 m/s6.4
198826.2°C19.0°C11.8°C36.1°C8.6°C20 mm58%0.2 m/s6.6
198726.5°C19.0°C11.5°C37.4°C7.1°C72 mm58%0.1 m/s6.3
198625.7°C18.7°C11.6°C36.4°C6.8°C38 mm58%0.2 m/s6.4
198526.6°C19.2°C11.8°C35.2°C7.3°C15 mm54%0.2 m/s6.5
198426.7°C19.4°C12.2°C33.7°C9.4°C38 mm60%0.2 m/s6.3
198330.9°C22.6°C14.3°C41.9°C9.1°C8 mm48%0.1 m/s—
198227.5°C20.2°C12.9°C38.5°C6.5°C11 mm55%0.1 m/s—
198129.3°C22.4°C15.4°C39.2°C9.7°C24 mm57%0.1 m/s—

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

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Pakenham February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Pakenham in February?▼

The average high in February is around 26.7°C with lows near 13.2°C (mean 20°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Pakenham in February?▼

February averages 49 mm of rainfall in Pakenham, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 168 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest February on record in Pakenham?▼

The hottest February reached 41.9°C in 1983. The coldest dipped to 6.5°C in 1982.

Has February in Pakenham gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.2°C to 26.5°C and overnight lows from 13.3°C to 13.3°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Pakenham?▼

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Pakenham and one of the drier months, so plan for around 26.7°C daytime highs and 13.2°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Pakenham?▼

Not quite — February is the 12th coolest month in Pakenham, averaging 20°C.

What should I pack for Pakenham in February?▼

For February in Pakenham, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.7°C and lows of 13.2°C.

Is Pakenham humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 62% — moderately humid.

How windy is Pakenham in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 0.1 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 0.2 m/s (1984).

Which February had the most rainfall in Pakenham?▼

The wettest February on record was 2011 with 168 mm. On average, February sees 49 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 Pakenham 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.