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When to go · Rutherglen

Rutherglen in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, 35 °C (95 °F)+), winter weekends (quiet, some doors shut).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 15°C (59°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Rutherglen

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, 35 °C (95 °F)+), winter weekends (quiet, some doors shut).

Is another month better than February?

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • RutherglenHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall
Medium
Prices · Australia overall
Medium

Australia overall: Schools back, still hot and settled in the south; Tasmania at its best; avoid the tropics.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rutherglen, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Mar: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 5

    Mar: 5

  • Crowds

    Feb: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Feb: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Mar: 1

February: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, 35 °C+), winter weekends (quiet, some doors shut).

March: Inside Rutherglen's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Rutherglen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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