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Mopipi Weather in February

Mopipi in February

The short of it: Mopipi in February averages a high of 34 °C (94 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 49 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 34° · low 20° · rain 73 mm · daylight 12 h 49 min

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

February in Mopipi brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 20°, with about 73 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 49 min in mid-February, 28 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, Mopipi runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Xumo, 31 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Mopipi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 49 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
XumoCentral31 km W34°20°74 mm
OrapaCentral53 km ESE33°20°70 mm
LetlhakaneCentral78 km ESE33°19°73 mm
GwetaCentral117 km NNE34°20°90 mm
SowaOther155 km ENE33°20°91 mm
DukweNorth-East173 km ENE32°20°92 mm
NataCentral173 km NE33°20°93 mm
SuaCentral186 km NE33°20°95 mm

The Almanac · Mopipi 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 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Mopipi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°21°79 mm10 km/h13 h 17 min✦
February34°20°73 mm9 km/h12 h 49 min✦
March33°19°44 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
April32°15°13 mm9 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
May30°11°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June28°8°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°8°0.0 mm10 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August31°10°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
September35°14°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October38°19°8.0 mm13 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November36°21°40 mm12 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
December35°20°58 mm9 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mopipi in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mopipi in February?

Days average 34 °C (94 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mopipi?

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

How long are the days in Mopipi in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 49 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 51 min in June to 13 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Mopipi in February?

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

What should I pack for Mopipi in February?

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

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