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Makobeng Weather in February

Makobeng in February

The short of it: Makobeng in February averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 20° · rain 60 mm · daylight 12 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Makobeng an average February high of 33°, a low of 20° and some 60 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 53 min in mid-February, 30 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Makobeng runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Sefhare, 21 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Makobeng, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 25 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 53 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SefhareCentral21 km W33°20°75 mm
LeralaCentral25 km NNE32°20°62 mm
MachanengCentral28 km SW33°20°77 mm
RamokgonamiCentral29 km WNW33°19°71 mm
RatholoCentral32 km NNW31°20°68 mm
MaapiCentral42 km NW32°19°73 mm
MaunatlalaCentral45 km N32°20°65 mm
MathakolaCentral48 km NW31°19°74 mm

The Almanac · Makobeng Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
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 60 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Makobeng by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°20°85 mm8 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
February33°20°60 mm8 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
March31°18°38 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
April29°14°27 mm7 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°9°5.0 mm7 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°6°3.0 mm6 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°5°2.0 mm7 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°8°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°13°4.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October33°18°15 mm11 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
November33°20°60 mm10 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦
December33°20°75 mm10 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Makobeng in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Makobeng in February?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 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 60 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Makobeng?

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

How long are the days in Makobeng in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 53 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 44 min in June to 13 h 32 min in December.

Does it snow in Makobeng in February?

Hardly — February nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Makobeng in February?

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

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