Warrnambool Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Warrnambool

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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21.1°C
Avg Low
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15.2°C
Avg Temp
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18.2°C
Avg Rain
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30 mm
Avg Humidity
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73%
Avg Wind
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4.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.7°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Warrnambool February Weather Overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Warrnambool, with average highs near 21.1°C and lows around 15.2°C (mean 18.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 30 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

Warrnambool February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Warrnambool. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Warrnambool was 2001 — when the month averaged 20.1°C — while the coldest was 1996 at 16.6°C. Typical February days reach 21.1°C with nights near 15.2°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.6°C→18.0°C-0.6°C
Max Temp22.0°C→20.7°C-1.3°C
Min Temp15.3°C→15.4°C+0.1°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–17.3°C11 yr (24%)
17.3°C–18.5°C18 yr (40%)
18.5°C–19.8°C13 yr (29%)
19.8°C–21.0°C3 yr (7%)

Warrnambool February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Warrnambool, averaging 30 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1990 with 92 mm, while the driest was 1991 at 1 mm.

Warrnambool February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Warrnambool during February averages 73%. The most humid February was 2020 at 79%, and the least humid was 1982 at 64%.

Warrnambool February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 6.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Warrnambool. The sunniest February was 1991 at 6.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2011 at 5.3.

Warrnambool February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Warrnambool during February is 4.9 m/s. The windiest Februarys were 1993, 2002 and 2008 at 5.4 m/s, while the calmest was 1997 at 4.3 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Warrnambool

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Cool
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How February Ranks in Warrnambool

🔥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 Warrnambool Weather by Month

Warrnambool February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.2°C17.9°C18.0°C18.5°C17.9°C-0.3°C
Avg High21.5°C20.9°C20.9°C21.3°C20.5°C-1°C
Avg Low15.0°C14.9°C15.2°C15.7°C15.3°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain17 mm35 mm32 mm32 mm33 mm+15 mm

Extreme February Records in Warrnambool

🔥Warmest February36.8°C2014
🧊Coldest February10.6°C2005
🌧️Wettest February92 mm1990
🏜️Driest February1 mm1991
🌬️Windiest February5.4 m/s1993

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Warrnambool have fallen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of 10.6°C (2005) to a record high of 36.8°C (2014).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 30 mm, with a wettest year of 92 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 Warrnambool?

One of the best times to visit Warrnambool

February is one of the best times to visit Warrnambool. Expect days averaging 21.1°C and nights around 15.2°C (mean 18.2°C) — warmer than Warrnambool's yearly average — with low rainfall (30 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Warrnambool'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 →

Warrnambool Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Warrnambool, with average highs near 21.1°C and lows around 15.2°C (mean 18.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 30 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 30 mm of rainfall in Warrnambool, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 92 mm (1990), and the driest just 1 mm (1991). Humidity sits around 73% and average wind speed is 4.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.1 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 0.6°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 15.3°C to 15.4°C while daytime highs eased from 22°C to 20.7°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
February Weather in Warrnambool, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202522.1°C19.1°C16.2°C34.2°C13.3°C31 mm71%5.2 m/s6.3
202420.9°C18.1°C15.4°C32.5°C13.8°C2 mm73%4.6 m/s6.8
202320.3°C17.8°C15.2°C30.4°C13.0°C61 mm74%5.1 m/s6
202220.2°C17.8°C15.3°C27.5°C13.5°C9 mm75%5.1 m/s6.2
202120.1°C17.4°C14.7°C29.0°C12.9°C14 mm74%4.6 m/s5.9
202019.6°C17.3°C15.0°C26.3°C12.9°C80 mm79%5.3 m/s5.7
201921.0°C18.4°C15.7°C31.1°C13.7°C22 mm71%5.3 m/s6.2
201821.8°C19.1°C16.3°C28.6°C13.9°C17 mm73%5.2 m/s5.8
201721.0°C18.0°C15.0°C31.6°C12.9°C27 mm71%5.3 m/s6.2
201620.7°C18.4°C16.2°C29.1°C14.3°C35 mm73%4.6 m/s6
201521.8°C18.7°C15.6°C31.7°C13.7°C32 mm75%4.6 m/s5.7
201421.4°C18.4°C15.4°C36.8°C13.8°C13 mm72%4.9 m/s6.4
201322.6°C19.5°C16.5°C31.3°C13.6°C22 mm71%5.1 m/s6.5
201221.2°C18.6°C15.9°C32.9°C14.3°C22 mm73%4.8 m/s6
201119.5°C17.0°C14.6°C27.0°C13.1°C59 mm79%4.5 m/s5.3
201022.1°C19.0°C15.9°C29.8°C13.8°C66 mm75%4.8 m/s6.3
200921.3°C18.2°C15.1°C34.6°C13.3°C3 mm73%5 m/s6.2
200819.4°C17.2°C15.0°C30.3°C13.4°C31 mm74%5.4 m/s5.9
200721.9°C19.0°C16.2°C31.9°C12.3°C10 mm78%4.9 m/s6
200619.5°C17.4°C15.2°C28.5°C13.0°C43 mm74%4.6 m/s6.3
200519.3°C16.7°C14.1°C28.1°C10.6°C78 mm76%5.3 m/s5.4
200419.5°C16.9°C14.3°C32.2°C12.7°C34 mm77%4.8 m/s6.3
200320.5°C17.9°C15.3°C32.3°C13.3°C39 mm76%4.8 m/s5.9
200220.0°C17.0°C13.9°C30.6°C12.5°C47 mm74%5.4 m/s5.7
2001 🔥23.4°C20.1°C16.9°C33.2°C14.6°C17 mm68%4.9 m/s6.1
200023.8°C19.9°C16.0°C32.2°C13.1°C21 mm70%4.6 m/s6.3
199922.2°C19.1°C16.1°C31.1°C12.8°C54 mm74%4.7 m/s5.6
199820.4°C17.7°C14.9°C30.7°C12.7°C33 mm72%5 m/s6.2
199722.9°C19.5°C16.1°C32.8°C13.7°C10 mm72%4.3 m/s6
1996 ❄️19.5°C16.6°C13.8°C27.7°C10.8°C24 mm75%5.1 m/s6.1
199522.2°C19.0°C15.9°C33.0°C13.2°C26 mm68%4.8 m/s6.4
199420.8°C17.7°C14.6°C28.1°C12.5°C32 mm76%4.7 m/s5.5
199321.2°C17.9°C14.6°C32.6°C11.8°C53 mm74%5.4 m/s5.9
199220.1°C17.2°C14.3°C29.9°C12.6°C28 mm74%4.8 m/s6.3
199119.7°C16.8°C13.8°C29.9°C12.5°C1 mm73%4.7 m/s6.9
1990 🌧️20.4°C17.6°C14.8°C29.2°C13.3°C92 mm77%5.3 m/s5.4
198921.9°C18.7°C15.5°C31.9°C14.0°C23 mm71%5 m/s6.2
198819.9°C17.2°C14.6°C30.1°C13.0°C21 mm74%5.2 m/s6.1
198720.7°C17.1°C13.6°C30.9°C12.0°C43 mm69%5.2 m/s6.4
198621.1°C17.9°C14.7°C31.9°C12.6°C18 mm67%5.3 m/s6.5
198520.1°C16.9°C13.8°C28.6°C12.0°C11 mm70%4.9 m/s6.4
198421.1°C17.9°C14.7°C29.1°C13.2°C13 mm70%4.8 m/s6.3
198323.9°C19.9°C15.9°C36.5°C13.9°C1 mm64%4.5 m/s—
198222.2°C19.0°C15.8°C34.3°C12.5°C10 mm64%5 m/s—
198122.8°C19.5°C16.1°C33.3°C13.6°C15 mm70%5 m/s—

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

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Warrnambool February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Warrnambool in February?▼

The average high in February is around 21.1°C with lows near 15.2°C (mean 18.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Warrnambool in February?▼

February averages 30 mm of rainfall in Warrnambool, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 92 mm in 1990.

What was the hottest February on record in Warrnambool?▼

The hottest February reached 36.8°C in 2014. The coldest dipped to 10.6°C in 2005.

Has February in Warrnambool 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 0.6°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 15.3°C to 15.4°C while daytime highs eased from 22°C to 20.7°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a good time to visit Warrnambool?▼

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Warrnambool and one of the drier months, so plan for around 21.1°C daytime highs and 15.2°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Warrnambool?▼

Not quite — February is the 12th coolest month in Warrnambool, averaging 18.2°C.

What should I pack for Warrnambool in February?▼

For February in Warrnambool, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 21.1°C and lows of 15.2°C.

Is Warrnambool humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 73% — moderately humid.

How windy is Warrnambool in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 4.9 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 5.4 m/s (1993).

Which February had the most rainfall in Warrnambool?▼

The wettest February on record was 1990 with 92 mm. On average, February sees 30 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 Warrnambool 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.