When to go · Longreach
Longreach in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (40°C (104°F)+ days, many tours closed).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (104°F (40°C)+ days, many tours closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (40°C (104°F)+ days, many tours closed).Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (104°F (40°C)+ days, many tours closed).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- LongreachHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 6 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 Longreach, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 36 °C (97 °F)97 °F (36 °C)
Apr: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 6
Apr: 3 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Feb: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 1
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (40°C+ days, many tours closed).
April: Inside Longreach's best window: Apr–Oct.
Longreach: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen