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Sowa Weather in February

Sowa in February

The short of it: Sowa in February averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 48 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 91 mm · daylight 12 h 48 min

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

February in Sowa brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 20°, with about 91 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 91 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 48 min in mid-February, 27 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, Sowa runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Dukwe, 20 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Sowa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 48 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DukweNorth-East20 km E32°20°92 mm
NataCentral39 km N33°20°93 mm
MosetseCentral49 km ESE31°19°96 mm
SuaCentral57 km N33°20°95 mm
TutumeCentral85 km E30°18°105 mm
SebinaNorth-East108 km ESE30°18°105 mm
GwetaCentral112 km WNW34°20°90 mm
MakalengNorth-East112 km ESE30°18°106 mm

The Almanac · Sowa 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 91 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Sowa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°20°100 mm8 km/h13 h 15 min✦
February33°20°91 mm8 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
March32°19°49 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
April32°16°15 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May30°12°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June28°9°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°9°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August31°12°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September35°16°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October37°20°10 mm12 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
November36°21°46 mm10 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦
December34°20°74 mm9 km/h13 h 22 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sowa in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sowa in February?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 91 mm (3.6 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 91 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Sowa?

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

How long are the days in Sowa in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 48 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 53 min in June to 13 h 22 min in December.

Does it snow in Sowa in February?

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

What should I pack for Sowa in February?

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

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