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Magothla Weather in February

Magothla in February

The short of it: Magothla in February averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 55 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 20° · rain 71 mm · daylight 12 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Magothla an average February high of 33°, a low of 20° and some 71 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 55 min in mid-February, 31 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, Magothla runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Makoba, 15 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Magothla, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 23 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 55 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MakobaOther15 km NE33°20°73 mm
KurametsiOther20 km NNE33°20°76 mm
MookaneCentral37 km WSW33°19°77 mm
MakwataCentral44 km NE33°19°75 mm
ShakgweCentral53 km NNE32°19°83 mm
MahalapyeCentral55 km NNW32°19°87 mm
MarapongLimpopo64 km E33°19°72 mm
MachanengCentral65 km NE33°20°77 mm

The Almanac · Magothla 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 71 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Magothla by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°20°94 mm8 km/h13 h 26 min✦
February33°20°71 mm8 km/h12 h 55 min✦
March32°18°44 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
April29°13°36 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
May27°7°7.0 mm7 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°4°4.0 mm6 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°3°1.0 mm6 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°6°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°12°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October34°17°21 mm12 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
November34°19°53 mm9 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
December33°20°88 mm9 km/h13 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Magothla in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Magothla in February?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 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 71 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Magothla?

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

How long are the days in Magothla in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 55 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 41 min in June to 13 h 35 min in December.

Does it snow in Magothla in February?

Hardly — February nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Magothla in February?

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

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