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Pilane Weather in February

Pilane in February

The short of it: Pilane in February averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 57 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 20° · rain 78 mm · daylight 12 h 57 min

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

Thirty years of records give Pilane an average February high of 33°, a low of 20° and some 78 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 3rd 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Pilane runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Rasesa, 4 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Pilane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 6.0 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
RasesaKgatleng4 km NNW33°20°78 mm
MorwaKgatleng4 km SSW33°20°78 mm
MochudiKgatleng7 km E33°20°78 mm
BokaaKgatleng9 km SW33°20°78 mm
OodiSouth-East19 km SSW33°20°78 mm
KopongSouth-East22 km WSW33°20°79 mm
Lenchwe Le TauKweneng24 km W32°19°80 mm
MmoponeKweneng28 km SW33°20°76 mm

The Almanac · Pilane 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 78 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Pilane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°20°84 mm9 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦
February33°20°78 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦
March31°18°61 mm8 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
April28°13°27 mm8 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°8°10 mm7 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°5°5.0 mm7 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°5°1.0 mm7 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°8°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
September32°13°6.0 mm11 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
October34°17°25 mm11 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
November33°18°70 mm11 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦
December33°19°80 mm10 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pilane in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pilane in February?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 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 78 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Pilane?

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

How long are the days in Pilane 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 Pilane in February?

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

What should I pack for Pilane in February?

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

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