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Mpanda Weather in February

Mpanda in February

The short of it: Mpanda in February averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 78 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mpanda an average February high of 29°, a low of 19° and some 78 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-February.

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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Mpanda runs about middling and drier than most in February. Bubanza, 10 km to the N, is 2° cooler by day.

February in Mpanda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 15 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BubanzaBubanza10 km N28°17°93 mm
IsaleBujumbura Rural22 km SSE24°15°142 mm
BujumburaBujumbura Mairie24 km S29°20°81 mm
GatumbaBujumbura Rural25 km SW30°20°63 mm
MuramvyaGitega26 km ESE23°13°134 mm
KanyoshaBujumbura Rural27 km S28°18°99 mm
MugongomangaBujumbura Rural37 km SSE22°12°159 mm
KayanzaKayanza37 km NE25°15°114 mm

The Almanac · Mpanda 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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Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Mpanda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°20°93 mm7 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
February29°19°78 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
March29°20°115 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April29°19°130 mm6 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
May30°20°51 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
June30°18°12 mm9 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
July31°18°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
August32°19°14 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
September32°19°32 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October31°20°60 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
November29°20°88 mm6 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
December29°20°130 mm6 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mpanda in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mpanda in February?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mpanda?

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

How long are the days in Mpanda in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Mpanda in February?

Hardly — February nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mpanda in February?

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

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