Mosgiel Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Mosgiel

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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16.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.9°C
Avg Temp
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14.2°C
Avg Rain
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58 mm
Avg Humidity
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80%
Avg Wind
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4.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Mosgiel February Weather Overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Mosgiel, with average highs near 16.4°C and lows around 11.9°C (mean 14.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 58 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

Mosgiel February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Mosgiel. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Februarys in Mosgiel were 1998 and 2023 — when the month averaged 16°C — while the coldest was 2004 at 12.7°C. Typical February days reach 16.4°C with nights near 11.9°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.2°C→14.7°C+0.5°C
Max Temp16.6°C→16.9°C+0.3°C
Min Temp11.7°C→12.4°C+0.7°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–13.0°C2 yr (4%)
13.0°C–14.0°C16 yr (36%)
14.0°C–15.0°C19 yr (42%)
15.0°C–16.0°C8 yr (18%)

Mosgiel February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is about average for rainfall in Mosgiel, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2004 with 149 mm, while the driest was 1999 at 13 mm.

Mosgiel February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Mosgiel during February averages 80%. The most humid February was 1997 at 84%, and the least humid was 2019 at 77%.

Mosgiel February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 5.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Mosgiel. The sunniest February was 2010 at 6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2009, 2012 and 2018 at 4.6.

Mosgiel February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Mosgiel during February is 4.7 m/s. The windiest February was 2004 at 6.3 m/s, while the calmest was 1995 at 3.6 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Mosgiel

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

How February Ranks in Mosgiel

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Mosgiel Weather by Month

Mosgiel February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.1°C14.5°C13.7°C14.3°C14.6°C+0.5°C
Avg High16.4°C16.7°C15.9°C16.6°C16.9°C+0.5°C
Avg Low11.9°C12.2°C11.5°C12.0°C12.3°C+0.4°C
Avg Rain65 mm62 mm61 mm55 mm43 mm-22 mm

Extreme February Records in Mosgiel

🔥Warmest February27.0°C2023
🧊Coldest February7.3°C1993
🌧️Wettest February149 mm2004
🏜️Driest February13 mm1999
🌬️Windiest February6.3 m/s2004

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Mosgiel have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of 7.3°C (1993) to a record high of 27°C (2023).

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Rainfall in February is about average for rainfall, averaging 58 mm, with a wettest year of 149 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Mosgiel?

One of the best times to visit Mosgiel

February is one of the best times to visit Mosgiel. Expect days averaging 16.4°C and nights around 11.9°C (mean 14.2°C) — warmer than Mosgiel's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (58 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Mosgiel'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 →

Mosgiel Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Mosgiel, with average highs near 16.4°C and lows around 11.9°C (mean 14.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 58 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 58 mm of rainfall in Mosgiel, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 149 mm (2004), and the driest just 13 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 80% and average wind speed is 4.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.2 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 risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.6°C to 16.9°C and overnight lows from 11.7°C to 12.4°C over the same span.
February Weather in Mosgiel, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.0°C14.9°C12.8°C20.2°C10.8°C27 mm82%4.4 m/s5.6
202416.8°C14.4°C11.9°C22.5°C9.1°C28 mm78%4.3 m/s5.2
202318.2°C16.0°C13.7°C27.0°C10.3°C40 mm79%4.8 m/s5.6
202215.9°C13.9°C11.8°C21.9°C8.9°C56 mm80%4.3 m/s5
202116.5°C14.2°C11.9°C21.4°C9.4°C20 mm81%4.4 m/s5.4
202016.8°C14.1°C11.5°C22.1°C9.0°C87 mm83%4.9 m/s5
201917.3°C14.8°C12.2°C21.6°C9.6°C24 mm77%4.6 m/s5.6
201816.9°C14.9°C12.9°C21.5°C9.9°C120 mm80%5 m/s4.6
201716.2°C14.0°C11.7°C21.0°C8.8°C30 mm81%4.1 m/s5.2
201618.6°C15.8°C13.1°C26.2°C9.8°C42 mm80%3.8 m/s5.5
201516.1°C13.8°C11.5°C22.0°C7.5°C40 mm80%4.6 m/s5.4
201416.1°C13.9°C11.7°C20.1°C8.9°C48 mm82%4.9 m/s5.2
201316.8°C14.5°C12.1°C24.8°C10.0°C34 mm80%4.2 m/s5.3
201214.7°C13.0°C11.3°C17.8°C9.5°C92 mm84%5.3 m/s4.6
201116.2°C13.8°C11.5°C25.1°C8.7°C93 mm82%4.6 m/s4.8
201016.8°C14.4°C12.0°C22.5°C9.9°C31 mm78%4.4 m/s6
200914.8°C12.8°C10.8°C24.8°C8.8°C66 mm81%4.6 m/s4.6
200816.3°C14.2°C12.1°C22.4°C10.1°C40 mm81%5 m/s5.3
200715.5°C13.4°C11.3°C19.8°C9.6°C23 mm82%4.6 m/s5.4
200616.5°C14.1°C11.7°C21.2°C8.9°C55 mm80%5.4 m/s5.5
200517.2°C15.1°C13.0°C21.7°C10.1°C96 mm84%4.3 m/s4.7
2004 ❄️ 🌧️14.7°C12.7°C10.6°C18.0°C8.6°C149 mm79%6.3 m/s4.9
200315.8°C13.3°C10.9°C20.0°C7.4°C84 mm79%4.5 m/s5.6
200215.2°C13.3°C11.5°C21.7°C9.6°C40 mm80%5.5 m/s5.2
200116.6°C14.2°C11.8°C22.4°C8.5°C27 mm79%4.8 m/s4.7
200016.1°C13.8°C11.5°C21.1°C8.4°C31 mm79%5.4 m/s5.1
199918.0°C15.6°C13.3°C23.2°C10.3°C13 mm78%4.3 m/s5.6
1998 🔥18.6°C16.0°C13.4°C23.6°C9.6°C67 mm77%4.2 m/s5.2
199715.7°C13.7°C11.7°C20.8°C9.8°C121 mm84%4.4 m/s4.8
199616.3°C14.2°C12.2°C21.5°C9.0°C41 mm80%4.5 m/s5.2
199516.9°C14.6°C12.2°C23.7°C9.9°C32 mm80%3.6 m/s5.3
199417.6°C15.4°C13.2°C22.3°C9.3°C52 mm83%3.8 m/s5.2
199315.4°C13.4°C11.4°C22.0°C7.3°C47 mm83%5 m/s4.9
199215.5°C13.1°C10.6°C18.8°C8.0°C77 mm78%5.8 m/s5.2
199115.7°C13.3°C10.9°C22.3°C8.9°C138 mm78%4.9 m/s4.8
199017.7°C15.3°C12.9°C21.4°C10.0°C34 mm79%4 m/s5.4
198915.7°C13.7°C11.6°C21.3°C9.2°C44 mm81%4.9 m/s5.1
198815.7°C13.9°C12.2°C19.6°C8.2°C74 mm82%5.9 m/s4.7
198716.3°C14.0°C11.8°C23.7°C10.3°C101 mm79%5.3 m/s4.9
198616.7°C14.7°C12.8°C21.0°C9.4°C118 mm80%4.7 m/s5.3
198517.5°C15.1°C12.6°C22.6°C8.8°C38 mm78%4.6 m/s5.6
198416.5°C14.2°C11.9°C21.5°C9.3°C42 mm81%4.1 m/s5.2
198315.1°C13.0°C10.8°C20.4°C8.7°C53 mm80%5 m/s—
198217.2°C14.5°C11.8°C21.1°C9.2°C54 mm79%4.8 m/s—
198116.5°C14.0°C11.4°C24.3°C9.4°C61 mm80%5.5 m/s—

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

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Mosgiel February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Mosgiel in February?▼

The average high in February is around 16.4°C with lows near 11.9°C (mean 14.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Mosgiel in February?▼

February averages 58 mm of rainfall in Mosgiel, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 149 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest February on record in Mosgiel?▼

The hottest February reached 27°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 7.3°C in 1993.

Has February in Mosgiel 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.6°C to 16.9°C and overnight lows from 11.7°C to 12.4°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Mosgiel?▼

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Mosgiel and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 16.4°C daytime highs and 11.9°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Mosgiel?▼

Not quite — February is the 12th coolest month in Mosgiel, averaging 14.2°C.

What should I pack for Mosgiel in February?▼

For February in Mosgiel, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 16.4°C and lows of 11.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Mosgiel humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 80% — quite humid.

How windy is Mosgiel in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 4.7 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 6.3 m/s (2004).

Which February had the most rainfall in Mosgiel?▼

The wettest February on record was 2004 with 149 mm. On average, February sees 58 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 Mosgiel 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.