Sydney · February
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 78°F, dipping to 66°F at night. Humidity averages 75% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 18 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
78° / 66°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
18/mo
Wind
13 mph
What February feels like in Sydney
Sunrise
05:29
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:48
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Sydney in February
The kit for February in Sydney: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
-1° avg high
+2 rain days
Sydney in January →
February
78°F avg high
18 rain days
Best: morning
vs March
+2° avg high
-2 rain days
Sydney in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Sydney in February?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Sydney in February?+
Average high 78°F, average low 66°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Sydney?+
Compared to January (avg high 80°F), February is cooler. Compared to March (avg high 76°F), February is warmer.
Does it rain often in Sydney in February?+
Expect about 18 measurable rain days in February, on average.