Swimming in Australia in february 2025 Sea temperature by city in february
Do you want to go to the beach in Australia in february 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in february in Australia by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in Australia in february 2025
Here, find the average sea temperature in Australia in february in several coastal cities.
Tasmania in february
62°F
min: 60°F / max: 64°F
65°F
min: 63°F / max: 67°F
64°F
min: 62°F / max: 65°F
Arthur River
63°F
min: 62°F / max: 65°F
Bay of Fires
65°F
min: 63°F / max: 67°F
Bicheno
65°F
min: 63°F / max: 67°F
New South Wales in february
75°F
min: 72°F / max: 78°F
80°F
min: 76°F / max: 83°F
Cockatoo Island
75°F
min: 72°F / max: 78°F
71°F
min: 68°F / max: 74°F
Ballina
81°F
min: 80°F / max: 83°F
Bateau Bay
75°F
min: 73°F / max: 78°F
South Australia in february
71°F
min: 68°F / max: 73°F
68°F
min: 65°F / max: 71°F
67°F
min: 63°F / max: 70°F
Baird Bay
67°F
min: 64°F / max: 70°F
Kingscote
68°F
min: 65°F / max: 71°F
67°F
min: 64°F / max: 70°F
Queensland in february
82°F
min: 80°F / max: 83°F
85°F
min: 83°F / max: 88°F
81°F
min: 80°F / max: 83°F
82°F
min: 81°F / max: 84°F
Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula)
85°F
min: 83°F / max: 88°F
Cape Tribulation
85°F
min: 83°F / max: 88°F
Northern Territory in february
87°F
min: 85°F / max: 89°F
Nhulunbuy
86°F
min: 84°F / max: 88°F
Victoria in february
67°F
min: 65°F / max: 68°F
64°F
min: 61°F / max: 66°F
Port Campbell National Park
64°F
min: 62°F / max: 67°F
65°F
min: 63°F / max: 68°F
Western Australia in february
74°F
min: 69°F / max: 78°F
86°F
min: 83°F / max: 89°F
Dampier
86°F
min: 84°F / max: 89°F
73°F
min: 68°F / max: 78°F
86°F
min: 84°F / max: 88°F
Bunbury
71°F
min: 67°F / max: 76°F
Where should you go swimming in Australia in the month of february?
Swimming in Australia in february is ideal (in the best case scenario)
In february in Australia swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
In february in Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns, Darwin, Gold Coast, Fraser Island, Port Hedland, Port Macquarie, Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula), Cape Tribulation, Dampier, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands, Ballina, Bowen, Broome, Buderim, Bundaberg, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Cooktown, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Thursday Island, Innisfail, Nhulunbuy, Noosaville, Port Douglas, Tin Can Bay, Townsville, Trinity Beach and Yeppoon, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 83°F and an average of 82°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.
As for Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Cockatoo Island, Eden, Fremantle, Bateau Bay, Batemans Bay, Bondi beach, Bunbury, Busselton, Forster, Geraldton, Mandurah, Manly beach, Margaret River, Merimbula, Newcastle, Port Pirie, Umina and Wollongong, swimming is pleasant in february. The sea water is 75°F on average (min: 72°F/max: 78°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.
Swimming in february in Melbourne, Coles Bay, Devonport, Kangaroo Island, Streaky Bay, Warrnambool, Arthur River, Baird Bay, Bay of Fires, Bicheno, Bridport, Dolphin Sands, George Town, Port Campbell National Park, Smithton, St Helens, Wynyard, Geelong, Kingscote and Port Lincoln is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 68°F, it can also go as low as 65°F. Note that the average is 67°F.
Swimming in february in Hobart, Tasmania, Cygnet, Maria Island, Port Arthur and Southwest National Park is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 62°F (min: 60°F/max: 64°F).
Where to go swimming in Australia in february: the map of sea temperatures
Water temperature and seasonal norms in february
Hobart
February | |||
Average sea temperature | 62°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 60°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 64°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 63°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 70°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 58°F | ||
Precipitation | 2in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (10%) | ||
Cloud cover | 41% | ||
Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in Hobart in february
Sydney
February | |||
Average sea temperature | 75°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 72°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 78°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 76°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 79°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 72°F | ||
Precipitation | 6.6in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 8 jour(s) (27%) | ||
Cloud cover | 43% | ||
Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Sydney in february
Adelaide
February | |||
Average sea temperature | 71°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 68°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 73°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 72°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 79°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 67°F | ||
Precipitation | 1.7in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 2 jour(s) (6%) | ||
Cloud cover | 21% | ||
Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Adelaide in february
Brisbane (Queensland)
February | |||
Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 80°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 83°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 79°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 83°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 76°F | ||
Precipitation | 7.1in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 8 jour(s) (29%) | ||
Cloud cover | 43% | ||
Our opinion | ideal swimming |
More information on swimming in Brisbane (Queensland) in february
Cairns
February | |||
Average sea temperature | 85°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 83°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 88°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 83°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 88°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 79°F | ||
Precipitation | 12.7in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 13 jour(s) (44%) | ||
Cloud cover | 39% | ||
Our opinion | ideal swimming |
More information on swimming in Cairns in february
List of coastal cities in Australia
Hobart in february | cold swimming |
Sydney in february | pleasant swimming |
Adelaide in february | pleasant swimming |
Brisbane (Queensland) in february | ideal swimming |
Cairns in february | ideal swimming |
Darwin in february | ideal swimming |
Melbourne in february | cool swimming |
Perth in february | pleasant swimming |
Tasmania in february | cold swimming |
Coles Bay in february | cool swimming |
Devonport in february | cool swimming |
Gold Coast in february | ideal swimming |
Fraser Island in february | ideal swimming |
Kangaroo Island in february | cool swimming |
Port Hedland in february | ideal swimming |
Port Macquarie in february | ideal swimming |
Streaky Bay in february | cool swimming |
Warrnambool in february | cool swimming |
Arthur River in february | cool swimming |
Baird Bay in february | cool swimming |
Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula) in february | ideal swimming |
Bay of Fires in february | cool swimming |
Bicheno in february | cool swimming |
Bridport in february | cool swimming |
Cape Tribulation in february | ideal swimming |
Cockatoo Island in february | pleasant swimming |
Cygnet in february | cold swimming |
Dampier in february | ideal swimming |
Dolphin Sands in february | cool swimming |
Eden in february | pleasant swimming |
Fremantle in february | pleasant swimming |
George Town in february | cool swimming |
Hamilton Island in february | ideal swimming |
Whitsunday Islands in february | ideal swimming |
Maria Island in february | cold swimming |
Port Arthur in february | cold swimming |
Port Campbell National Park in february | cool swimming |
Smithton in february | cool swimming |
Southwest National Park in february | cold swimming |
St Helens in february | cool swimming |
Wynyard in february | cool swimming |
Ballina in february | ideal swimming |
Bateau Bay in february | pleasant swimming |
Batemans Bay in february | pleasant swimming |
Bondi beach in february | pleasant swimming |
Bowen in february | ideal swimming |
Broome in february | ideal swimming |
Buderim in february | ideal swimming |
Bunbury in february | pleasant swimming |
Bundaberg in february | ideal swimming |
Busselton in february | pleasant swimming |
Byron Bay in february | ideal swimming |
Coffs Harbour in february | ideal swimming |
Cooktown in february | ideal swimming |
Forster in february | pleasant swimming |
Geelong in february | cool swimming |
Geraldton in february | pleasant swimming |
Gladstone in february | ideal swimming |
Hervey Bay in february | ideal swimming |
Thursday Island in february | ideal swimming |
Innisfail in february | ideal swimming |
Kingscote in february | cool swimming |
Mandurah in february | pleasant swimming |
Manly beach in february | pleasant swimming |
Margaret River in february | pleasant swimming |
Merimbula in february | pleasant swimming |
Newcastle in february | pleasant swimming |
Nhulunbuy in february | ideal swimming |
Noosaville in february | ideal swimming |
Port Douglas in february | ideal swimming |
Port Lincoln in february | cool swimming |
Port Pirie in february | pleasant swimming |
Tin Can Bay in february | ideal swimming |
Townsville in february | ideal swimming |
Trinity Beach in february | ideal swimming |
Umina in february | pleasant swimming |
Wollongong in february | pleasant swimming |
Yeppoon in february | ideal swimming |