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Drayton Weather in February

Drayton in February

The short of it: Drayton in February averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 17° · rain 89 mm · daylight 13 h 5 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & April

Thirty years of records give Drayton an average February high of 28°, a low of 17° and some 89 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 5 min in mid-February, 38 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and April.

Against its neighbours, Drayton runs about middling and drier than most in February. Darling Heights, 3 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Drayton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 5 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Darling HeightsQueensland3 km E28°17°98 mm
GlenvaleQueensland4 km NNW29°17°92 mm
HarristownQueensland4 km ENE28°17°108 mm
WestbrookQueensland4 km WSW29°17°89 mm
Kearneys SpringQueensland4 km E28°17°98 mm
South ToowoombaQueensland6 km NE28°17°108 mm
NewtownQueensland6 km NNE28°17°108 mm
Centenary HeightsQueensland6 km ENE28°17°98 mm

The Almanac · Drayton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Drayton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°17°93 mm11 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦
February28°17°89 mm11 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
March27°16°52 mm11 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
April24°12°25 mm10 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°8°42 mm9 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
June18°6°38 mm8 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°4°25 mm7 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°5°27 mm10 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°8°31 mm11 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°11°58 mm12 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
November27°14°75 mm12 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
December28°16°102 mm11 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Drayton in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Drayton in February?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Drayton?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and April.

How long are the days in Drayton in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 5 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 24 min in June to 13 h 53 min in December.

Does it snow in Drayton in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Drayton in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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