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Ghanzi Weather in February

Ghanzi in February

The short of it: Ghanzi in February averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 19° · rain 78 mm · daylight 12 h 51 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

February in Ghanzi brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 19°, with about 78 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 51 min in mid-February, 29 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Ghanzi runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Dekar, 35 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

February in Ghanzi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 14 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 51 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DekarGhanzi35 km ENE33°19°73 mm
Charles HillGhanzi173 km WSW33°18°76 mm
SehithwaNorth-West176 km NE34°20°70 mm
TsauNorth-West190 km NNE33°20°71 mm
TotengOther199 km NE34°20°75 mm
NcojaneGhanzi212 km SW33°18°72 mm
KuliGhanzi221 km SW33°18°71 mm
OmawewozonyandaOmaheke Region231 km W31°17°82 mm

The Almanac · Ghanzi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Ghanzi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°20°92 mm10 km/h13 h 19 min✦
February33°19°78 mm9 km/h12 h 51 min✦
March32°18°56 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
April31°14°27 mm9 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
May29°9°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°6°0.0 mm9 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°6°0.0 mm10 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°8°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September34°12°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October36°17°17 mm12 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
November35°18°40 mm11 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
December34°20°67 mm10 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ghanzi in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ghanzi in February?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Ghanzi?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Ghanzi in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 51 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 49 min in June to 13 h 27 min in December.

Does it snow in Ghanzi in February?

Hardly — February nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ghanzi in February?

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

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