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Rainbow Weather in February

Rainbow in February

The short of it: Rainbow in February averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 13 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 14° · rain 20 mm · daylight 13 h 27 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: October & April

February in Rainbow brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 14°, with about 20 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 27 min in mid-February, 53 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Rainbow runs about middling and drier than most in February. Hopetoun, 38 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Rainbow, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus March
3° warmer
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 27 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HopetounVictoria38 km ENE32°14°22 mm
WarracknabealVictoria53 km SE31°14°20 mm
NhillVictoria58 km SSW30°13°20 mm
DimboolaVictoria62 km S30°13°24 mm
BirchipVictoria83 km E32°14°27 mm
KanivaVictoria87 km SW30°12°16 mm
Sea LakeVictoria88 km ENE33°15°26 mm
MurtoaVictoria91 km SSE30°13°21 mm

The Almanac · Rainbow Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Rainbow by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°14°27 mm15 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
February31°14°20 mm16 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
March28°11°16 mm13 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°8°24 mm12 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°6°31 mm12 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°4°34 mm11 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
July15°4°33 mm10 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
August16°4°33 mm12 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°6°39 mm14 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°8°30 mm15 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°10°28 mm15 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
December30°12°24 mm17 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rainbow in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rainbow in February?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Rainbow?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Rainbow in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 27 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 44 min in June to 14 h 35 min in December.

Does it snow in Rainbow in February?

Hardly — February nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rainbow in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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