Temperatures in February
It's cold in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 4°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Heard Island and McDonald Islands in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Heard Island and McDonald Islands with cold temperatures, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights close to 3°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 5°C, with nights close to 3°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Heard Island and McDonald Islands will be around 5°C, with nights close to 4°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 125 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,7 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 7 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance this month is 69% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February for Heard Island and McDonald Islands. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Heard Island and McDonald Islands in February |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
5°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
6°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
4°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
125 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
3,7 cm | 0,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
January
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is February a good time to visit Heard Island and McDonald Islands?
After some sun? Then February isn’t the best time to be in Heard Island and McDonald Islands. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Daily Temperature in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for Heard Island and McDonald Islands, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 20 days of rain in Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
Daily Snowfall in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in February.
Daily UV Index in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in February for Heard Island and McDonald Islands
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Weather experiences in February in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
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The cold is not to be underestimated and the wind is relentless. Perhaps a paradise for true polar travellers, but a challenge for the average tourist.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Heard Island and McDonald Islands by Month
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