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

on average:

62°F

min: 60°F / max: 64°F

on average:

65°F

min: 63°F / max: 67°F

on average:

64°F

min: 62°F / max: 65°F

Arthur River

on average:

63°F

min: 62°F / max: 65°F

Bay of Fires

on average:

65°F

min: 63°F / max: 67°F

Bicheno

on average:

65°F

min: 63°F / max: 67°F

New South Wales

on average:

75°F

min: 72°F / max: 78°F

on average:

80°F

min: 76°F / max: 83°F

Cockatoo Island

on average:

75°F

min: 72°F / max: 78°F

on average:

71°F

min: 68°F / max: 74°F

Ballina

on average:

81°F

min: 80°F / max: 83°F

Bateau Bay

on average:

75°F

min: 73°F / max: 78°F

South Australia

on average:

71°F

min: 68°F / max: 73°F

on average:

68°F

min: 65°F / max: 71°F

on average:

67°F

min: 63°F / max: 70°F

Baird Bay

on average:

67°F

min: 64°F / max: 70°F

Kingscote

on average:

68°F

min: 65°F / max: 71°F

on average:

67°F

min: 64°F / max: 70°F

Queensland

on average:

82°F

min: 80°F / max: 83°F

on average:

85°F

min: 83°F / max: 88°F

on average:

81°F

min: 80°F / max: 83°F

on average:

82°F

min: 81°F / max: 84°F

Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula)

on average:

85°F

min: 83°F / max: 88°F

Cape Tribulation

on average:

85°F

min: 83°F / max: 88°F

Northern Territory

on average:

87°F

min: 85°F / max: 89°F

Nhulunbuy

on average:

86°F

min: 84°F / max: 88°F

Victoria

on average:

67°F

min: 65°F / max: 68°F

on average:

64°F

min: 61°F / max: 66°F

Port Campbell National Park

on average:

64°F

min: 62°F / max: 67°F

on average:

65°F

min: 63°F / max: 68°F

Western Australia

on average:

74°F

min: 69°F / max: 78°F

on average:

86°F

min: 83°F / max: 89°F

Dampier

on average:

86°F

min: 84°F / max: 89°F

on average:

73°F

min: 68°F / max: 78°F

on average:

86°F

min: 84°F / max: 88°F

Bunbury

on average:

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

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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 februarycold swimming
Sydney in februarypleasant swimming
Adelaide in februarypleasant swimming
Brisbane (Queensland) in februaryideal swimming
Cairns in februaryideal swimming
Darwin in februaryideal swimming
Melbourne in februarycool swimming
Perth in februarypleasant swimming
Tasmania in februarycold swimming
Coles Bay in februarycool swimming
Devonport in februarycool swimming
Gold Coast in februaryideal swimming
Fraser Island in februaryideal swimming
Kangaroo Island in februarycool swimming
Port Hedland in februaryideal swimming
Port Macquarie in februaryideal swimming
Streaky Bay in februarycool swimming
Warrnambool in februarycool swimming
Arthur River in februarycool swimming
Baird Bay in februarycool swimming
Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula) in februaryideal swimming
Bay of Fires in februarycool swimming
Bicheno in februarycool swimming
Bridport in februarycool swimming
Cape Tribulation in februaryideal swimming
Cockatoo Island in februarypleasant swimming
Cygnet in februarycold swimming
Dampier in februaryideal swimming
Dolphin Sands in februarycool swimming
Eden in februarypleasant swimming
Fremantle in februarypleasant swimming
George Town in februarycool swimming
Hamilton Island in februaryideal swimming
Whitsunday Islands in februaryideal swimming
Maria Island in februarycold swimming
Port Arthur in februarycold swimming
Port Campbell National Park in februarycool swimming
Smithton in februarycool swimming
Southwest National Park in februarycold swimming
St Helens in februarycool swimming
Wynyard in februarycool swimming
Ballina in februaryideal swimming
Bateau Bay in februarypleasant swimming
Batemans Bay in februarypleasant swimming
Bondi beach in februarypleasant swimming
Bowen in februaryideal swimming
Broome in februaryideal swimming
Buderim in februaryideal swimming
Bunbury in februarypleasant swimming
Bundaberg in februaryideal swimming
Busselton in februarypleasant swimming
Byron Bay in februaryideal swimming
Coffs Harbour in februaryideal swimming
Cooktown in februaryideal swimming
Forster in februarypleasant swimming
Geelong in februarycool swimming
Geraldton in februarypleasant swimming
Gladstone in februaryideal swimming
Hervey Bay in februaryideal swimming
Thursday Island in februaryideal swimming
Innisfail in februaryideal swimming
Kingscote in februarycool swimming
Mandurah in februarypleasant swimming
Manly beach in februarypleasant swimming
Margaret River in februarypleasant swimming
Merimbula in februarypleasant swimming
Newcastle in februarypleasant swimming
Nhulunbuy in februaryideal swimming
Noosaville in februaryideal swimming
Port Douglas in februaryideal swimming
Port Lincoln in februarycool swimming
Port Pirie in februarypleasant swimming
Tin Can Bay in februaryideal swimming
Townsville in februaryideal swimming
Trinity Beach in februaryideal swimming
Umina in februarypleasant swimming
Wollongong in februarypleasant swimming
Yeppoon in februaryideal swimming
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