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Good Hope Weather in February

Good Hope in February

The short of it: Good Hope in February averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 17° · rain 73 mm · daylight 12 h 59 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & August

February in Good Hope brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 17°, with about 73 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 59 min in mid-February, 34 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and August.

Against its neighbours, Good Hope runs about middling and drier than most in February. Janeng, 12 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

February in Good Hope, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 59 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JanengSouth-East12 km ENE30°17°75 mm
TlhareseleleNgwaketsi20 km ESE30°17°78 mm
MmatheteNgwaketsi24 km NW31°18°66 mm
LobatseLobatse36 km NE30°18°74 mm
LotlhakaneNgwaketsi42 km N31°18°67 mm
KgomokasitwaNgwaketsi46 km NNE31°18°68 mm
MmabathoNorth West47 km SSE30°17°79 mm
MafikengNorth West49 km SSE30°17°79 mm
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The Almanac · Good Hope Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Good Hope by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°82 mm10 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦
February31°17°73 mm9 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦
March29°15°70 mm9 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
April26°11°36 mm9 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°6°12 mm8 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°3°4.0 mm8 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°3°1.0 mm9 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°6°3.0 mm10 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°10°10 mm13 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
October31°14°29 mm12 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
November31°16°58 mm12 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦
December32°17°75 mm11 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Good Hope in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Good Hope in February?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Good Hope?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and August.

How long are the days in Good Hope in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 59 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 33 min in June to 13 h 43 min in December.

Does it snow in Good Hope in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Good Hope in February?

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

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