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Makwata Weather in February

Makwata in February

The short of it: Makwata in February averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 19° · rain 75 mm · daylight 12 h 54 min

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

February in Makwata brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 19°, with about 75 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 75 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 54 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Makwata runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Machaneng, 22 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Makwata, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 12 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 54 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MachanengCentral22 km ENE33°20°77 mm
ShakgweCentral25 km NW32°19°83 mm
KurametsiOther27 km WSW33°20°76 mm
MakobaOther29 km SW33°20°73 mm
SefhareCentral33 km NNE33°20°75 mm
MagothlaOther44 km SW33°20°71 mm
RamokgonamiCentral48 km NNE33°19°71 mm
MakobengCentral49 km NE33°20°60 mm

The Almanac · Makwata Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
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 75 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Makwata by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°20°87 mm8 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦
February33°19°75 mm8 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
March31°18°50 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
April29°13°24 mm7 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°8°7.0 mm7 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°4°5.0 mm6 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°4°2.0 mm6 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°6°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°12°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October34°17°18 mm12 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
November33°19°55 mm10 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦
December33°20°82 mm9 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Makwata in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Makwata in February?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 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 75 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Makwata?

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

How long are the days in Makwata in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 54 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 43 min in June to 13 h 34 min in December.

Does it snow in Makwata in February?

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

What should I pack for Makwata in February?

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

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