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Mapiri Weather in February

Mapiri in February

The short of it: Mapiri in February averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 223 mm (8.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 223 mm · daylight 12 h 37 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

February in Mapiri brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 19°, with about 223 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 223 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 37 min in mid-February, 20 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Mapiri runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Sorata, 78 km to the SW, is 7° cooler by day.

February in Mapiri, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 26 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 37 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SorataLa Paz Department78 km SW21°10°177 mm
AmareteLa Paz Department88 km W16°6°147 mm
CaranaviLa Paz Department91 km SE30°20°228 mm
MocomocoLa Paz Department92 km WSW20°9°170 mm
AchacachiLa Paz Department105 km SSW16°5°114 mm
RurrenabaqueBeni Department113 km NE31°22°334 mm
HuarinaLa Paz Department114 km SSW16°5°140 mm
CoroicoLa Paz Department115 km SSE27°17°206 mm

The Almanac · Mapiri Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 223 mm.

Climate of Mapiri by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°19°197 mm8 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
February29°19°223 mm7 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
March29°19°172 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April29°18°102 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
May27°16°65 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June26°16°40 mm6 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°15°36 mm7 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°15°48 mm8 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September30°17°64 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October30°18°117 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
November30°19°121 mm8 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
December29°19°210 mm8 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mapiri in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mapiri in February?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 223 mm (8.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 223 mm.

Is February a good time to visit Mapiri?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Mapiri in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 37 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 14 min in June to 13 h 2 min in December.

Does it snow in Mapiri in February?

Hardly — February nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mapiri in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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