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Shakawe Weather in February

Shakawe in February

The short of it: Shakawe in February averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 43 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 31° · low 20° · rain 125 mm · daylight 12 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Shakawe an average February high of 31°, a low of 20° and some 125 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 43 min in mid-February, 24 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, Shakawe runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Bagani, 37 km to the NW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Shakawe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 11 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 43 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BaganiZambezi Region37 km NW31°19°139 mm
DivunduKavango East43 km NW31°19°140 mm
GumareNorth-West117 km SSE32°20°96 mm
NdiyonaKavango East126 km WNW30°19°134 mm
JambaCuando Province130 km NE31°19°158 mm
NokanengNorth-West151 km SSE33°20°85 mm
TsumkweOtjozondjupa Region196 km SW32°19°102 mm
TsauNorth-West210 km SSE33°20°71 mm

The Almanac · Shakawe 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 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Shakawe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°20°136 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦
February31°20°125 mm8 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
March31°19°77 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April31°17°22 mm9 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May29°12°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
June27°9°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°8°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°11°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September34°15°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October36°19°7.0 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
November34°20°51 mm10 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦
December32°20°106 mm9 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shakawe in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shakawe in February?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Shakawe?

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

How long are the days in Shakawe in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 2 min in June to 13 h 14 min in December.

Does it snow in Shakawe in February?

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

What should I pack for Shakawe in February?

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

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