Feilding Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Feilding

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
23.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
66 mm
Avg Humidity
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74%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+5.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Feilding February Weather Overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Feilding, with average highs near 23°C and lows around 12°C (mean 17.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 66 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

Feilding February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Feilding. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Feilding was 2016 — when the month averaged 20.5°C — while the coldest was 1993 at 15°C. Typical February days reach 23°C with nights near 12°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp17.4°C→17.5°C+0.1°C
Max Temp23.2°C→22.8°C-0.4°C
Min Temp11.7°C→12.1°C+0.4°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C–16.5°C10 yr (22%)
16.5°C–18.0°C21 yr (47%)
18.0°C–19.5°C12 yr (27%)
19.5°C–21.0°C2 yr (4%)

Feilding February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Feilding, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2004 with 270 mm, while the driest was 2000 at 10 mm.

Feilding February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Feilding during February averages 74%. The most humid February was 2023 at 87%, and the least humid was 1999 at 63%.

Feilding February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 5.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Feilding. The sunniest February was 2013 at 6.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2004 at 4.3.

Feilding February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Feilding during February is 3.4 m/s. The windiest February was 2004 at 5.1 m/s, while the calmest was 1994 at 2.5 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Feilding

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How February Ranks in Feilding

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Feilding Weather by Month

Feilding February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.2°C17.5°C17.4°C17.8°C17.7°C+0.5°C
Avg High22.7°C22.9°C22.9°C23.5°C23.2°C+0.5°C
Avg Low11.8°C12.1°C11.9°C12.2°C12.1°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain70 mm63 mm64 mm52 mm87 mm+17 mm

Extreme February Records in Feilding

🔥Warmest February33.6°C1982
🧊Coldest February4.6°C1989
🌧️Wettest February270 mm2004
🏜️Driest February10 mm2000
🌬️Windiest February5.1 m/s2004

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Feilding have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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February has ranged from a record low of 4.6°C (1989) to a record high of 33.6°C (1982).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 66 mm, with a wettest year of 270 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Feilding?

One of the best times to visit Feilding

February is one of the best times to visit Feilding. Expect days averaging 23°C and nights around 12°C (mean 17.5°C) — warmer than Feilding's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (66 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Feilding'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 →

Feilding Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Feilding, with average highs near 23°C and lows around 12°C (mean 17.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 66 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 66 mm of rainfall in Feilding, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 270 mm (2004), and the driest just 10 mm (2000). Humidity sits around 74% and average wind speed is 3.4 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 11.7°C to 12.1°C while daytime highs eased from 23.2°C to 22.8°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
February Weather in Feilding, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202524.8°C18.7°C12.6°C27.6°C9.0°C15 mm71%2.9 m/s6.4
202422.9°C17.2°C11.5°C27.8°C7.0°C39 mm74%3.7 m/s6.1
202320.0°C16.4°C12.8°C25.9°C8.4°C176 mm87%3.6 m/s5
202222.5°C17.7°C12.8°C29.6°C6.6°C228 mm82%3 m/s5.5
202123.9°C17.3°C10.7°C29.1°C5.2°C38 mm68%2.7 m/s6.4
202025.0°C18.7°C12.5°C29.0°C7.1°C28 mm69%3.4 m/s6.2
201923.6°C17.6°C11.5°C29.1°C5.6°C37 mm69%3.4 m/s6.2
201823.8°C18.5°C13.2°C29.3°C7.3°C94 mm75%3.6 m/s5.4
201722.2°C17.1°C12.1°C25.0°C7.4°C112 mm78%3.3 m/s5.4
2016 🔥26.7°C20.5°C14.4°C30.8°C11.3°C32 mm69%3.3 m/s6
201522.4°C16.8°C11.1°C26.7°C6.5°C62 mm71%3.4 m/s5.8
201424.0°C17.9°C11.7°C31.0°C7.4°C31 mm70%3.4 m/s5.9
201325.0°C17.9°C10.8°C30.3°C5.8°C30 mm66%2.8 m/s6.6
201220.4°C15.7°C11.1°C23.7°C5.2°C66 mm78%3 m/s5
201123.4°C18.3°C13.2°C27.3°C9.7°C20 mm76%3.4 m/s5.4
201023.4°C18.1°C12.8°C26.9°C8.9°C40 mm77%3.1 m/s5.5
200923.0°C17.8°C12.5°C29.3°C5.9°C91 mm75%3.6 m/s5
200823.9°C17.9°C11.9°C28.7°C6.4°C33 mm69%3.3 m/s5.7
200722.9°C17.3°C11.6°C27.3°C7.1°C18 mm71%3.1 m/s5.9
200623.4°C17.6°C11.7°C27.7°C7.1°C41 mm71%3.5 m/s5.4
200524.0°C18.9°C13.8°C30.4°C8.9°C32 mm73%3.4 m/s6
2004 🌧️18.9°C15.1°C11.4°C23.5°C5.6°C270 mm84%5.1 m/s4.3
200323.1°C17.0°C10.9°C27.8°C4.9°C28 mm69%3.8 m/s6
200221.0°C15.5°C10.1°C25.9°C5.8°C75 mm74%3.6 m/s5.2
200125.4°C19.2°C13.1°C29.8°C8.8°C43 mm71%2.9 m/s5.6
200023.4°C17.7°C12.0°C28.1°C6.1°C10 mm72%3.4 m/s5.6
199925.7°C18.9°C12.1°C30.1°C6.5°C17 mm63%2.9 m/s6.3
199825.8°C19.9°C14.1°C29.8°C8.3°C36 mm72%3.6 m/s5.5
199722.8°C17.4°C12.0°C26.7°C7.0°C53 mm76%3.5 m/s5.4
199621.7°C16.9°C12.1°C25.6°C6.8°C98 mm78%3.4 m/s5.5
199522.3°C17.4°C12.5°C26.7°C8.4°C85 mm78%3.2 m/s5.5
199423.9°C18.1°C12.4°C28.4°C8.8°C32 mm71%2.5 m/s6.1
1993 ❄️20.1°C15.0°C10.0°C24.9°C5.4°C50 mm79%3.3 m/s5.7
199220.2°C15.5°C10.8°C24.1°C6.5°C129 mm80%3.9 m/s5.4
199121.4°C16.3°C11.2°C28.6°C6.8°C104 mm77%3.5 m/s5.3
199024.7°C19.2°C13.8°C28.7°C6.8°C29 mm74%3.1 m/s5.8
198922.0°C16.4°C10.8°C26.0°C4.6°C59 mm71%3.2 m/s5.7
198822.1°C17.6°C13.2°C29.3°C5.1°C106 mm77%4.2 m/s5
198721.6°C16.3°C10.9°C26.8°C6.0°C45 mm73%3.6 m/s5.6
198622.4°C17.5°C12.6°C25.5°C8.5°C102 mm77%3.2 m/s5.5
198523.4°C17.2°C11.1°C27.5°C5.5°C31 mm67%3.2 m/s6
198423.0°C17.0°C11.1°C27.6°C5.2°C65 mm71%2.8 m/s5.6
198321.7°C16.4°C11.0°C25.6°C8.4°C47 mm74%3.3 m/s—
198223.9°C18.1°C12.4°C33.6°C7.5°C111 mm71%3.7 m/s—
198123.8°C18.2°C12.7°C29.4°C8.3°C67 mm72%3.9 m/s—

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

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Feilding February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Feilding in February?▼

The average high in February is around 23°C with lows near 12°C (mean 17.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Feilding in February?▼

February averages 66 mm of rainfall in Feilding, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 270 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest February on record in Feilding?▼

The hottest February reached 33.6°C in 1982. The coldest dipped to 4.6°C in 1989.

Has February in Feilding 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 11.7°C to 12.1°C while daytime highs eased from 23.2°C to 22.8°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a good time to visit Feilding?▼

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Feilding and one of the drier months, so plan for around 23°C daytime highs and 12°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Feilding?▼

Not quite — February is the 12th coolest month in Feilding, averaging 17.5°C.

What should I pack for Feilding in February?▼

For February in Feilding, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Feilding humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 74% — moderately humid.

How windy is Feilding in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 3.4 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 5.1 m/s (2004).

Which February had the most rainfall in Feilding?▼

The wettest February on record was 2004 with 270 mm. On average, February sees 66 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 Feilding 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.