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Darkton Weather in February

Darkton in February

The short of it: Darkton in February averages a high of 25 °C (77 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 14° · rain 181 mm · daylight 13 h 1 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

February in Darkton brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 14°, with about 181 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Darkton, with afternoons near 25°. Wet spells are common — about 181 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 1 min in mid-February, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Darkton runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Ngwenya, 1 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Darkton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 17 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 1 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NgwenyaLubombo Region1 km NE25°14°181 mm
Betty's GoedMpumalanga12 km W25°14°167 mm
MbabaneHhohho Region14 km SE26°15°204 mm
SwalluwnestMpumalanga16 km W25°14°160 mm
GlenmoreMpumalanga19 km W24°14°160 mm
EkulindeniMpumalanga21 km N28°18°168 mm
RedhillMpumalanga21 km W24°14°156 mm
DundonaldMpumalanga22 km W24°13°154 mm
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The Almanac · Darkton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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The height of summer in Darkton, with afternoons near 25°. Wet spells are common — about 181 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Darkton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°14°198 mm8 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
February25°14°181 mm8 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦
March24°13°150 mm7 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
April23°11°62 mm7 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
May22°8°27 mm6 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°6°12 mm7 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°5°15 mm7 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°7°20 mm9 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°9°41 mm10 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°12°93 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
November25°13°150 mm9 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦
December25°14°184 mm9 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Darkton in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Darkton in February?

Days average 25 °C (77 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Darkton, with afternoons near 25°. Wet spells are common — about 181 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Darkton?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Darkton in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 1 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 30 min in June to 13 h 46 min in December.

Does it snow in Darkton in February?

Hardly — February nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Darkton in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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