Queenstown weather watcher David Crow said Queenstown had only recorded 14.4mm of rain during three days this month - well below its February average of 56.1mm of rain.
"It will be a very dry month.
"It's also warmer than normal.
"Several days reached over 30degC which is unusual for February," he said.
Temperatures reached 33degC on February 6, just 0.4degC below the month's record of 33.4degC.
Making up for this month's dry spell, January was wetter than average, with 85.5mm of rain falling during 17 days, compared to the January average of 74.8mm.
Sunshine hours were also about 10% below average.
The fire risk remains very high in the Wakatipu Basin and the fire season is still restricted.
Queenstown Lakes District Council principal rural fire officer Gordon Bailey said permits were not being issued because of the high fire risk.
Metservice weather ambassador Bob McDavitt said the dry weather was due to change.
"The weather has changed.
"Fronts are rolling through now every three or four days.
"The drier part of the summer has gone away," he said.
