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Molepolole Weather in February

Molepolole in February

The short of it: Molepolole in February averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 57 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 32° · low 18° · rain 69 mm · daylight 12 h 57 min

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

February in Molepolole brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 18°, with about 69 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 57 min in mid-February, 33 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, Molepolole runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Thamaga, 30 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Molepolole, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 57 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ThamagaKweneng30 km S32°19°64 mm
KumakwaneKweneng35 km SE33°19°73 mm
MetsemotlhabaKweneng35 km ESE33°20°76 mm
Lenchwe Le TauKweneng36 km E32°19°80 mm
MmankgodiKweneng39 km SSE31°19°70 mm
LentsweletauKweneng40 km ENE33°19°77 mm
KopongSouth-East40 km ESE33°20°79 mm
GabaneKweneng41 km SE32°19°72 mm

The Almanac · Molepolole 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 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Molepolole by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°19°73 mm10 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦
February32°18°69 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦
March30°16°56 mm9 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
April28°13°25 mm8 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°8°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°5°4.0 mm8 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°4°1.0 mm8 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°7°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°12°8.0 mm12 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
October33°16°24 mm13 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
November32°17°67 mm12 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦
December32°19°69 mm10 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Molepolole in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Molepolole in February?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Molepolole?

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

How long are the days in Molepolole in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 57 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 38 min in June to 13 h 38 min in December.

Does it snow in Molepolole in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Molepolole in February?

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

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