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Papao Weather in February

Papao in February

The short of it: Papao in February averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 220 mm (8.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 22° · rain 220 mm · daylight 12 h 42 min

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

February in Papao brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 22°, with about 220 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Papao, with afternoons near 29°. Wet spells are common — about 220 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 42 min in mid-February, 23 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Papao runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Paea, 8 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Papao, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 41 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 42 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PaeaÎles du Vent8 km NNW28°21°215 mm
PunaauiaÎles du Vent14 km NNW30°23°220 mm
OtutaraÎles du Vent15 km E30°23°220 mm
TaunoaÎles du Vent21 km E30°23°221 mm
FaaaÎles du Vent22 km NNW30°23°214 mm
AfaahitiÎles du Vent24 km E30°23°225 mm
PapeeteÎles du Vent24 km N31°23°222 mm
PiraeÎles du Vent24 km N31°23°222 mm

The Almanac · Papao 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 Papao, with afternoons near 29°. Wet spells are common — about 220 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Papao by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°21°261 mm17 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
February29°22°220 mm17 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
March28°22°189 mm16 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
April28°21°178 mm17 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
May27°20°146 mm18 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
June26°19°118 mm19 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
July25°19°108 mm20 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
August25°19°78 mm19 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦
September26°19°130 mm19 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October26°20°127 mm18 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November27°21°187 mm18 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
December28°21°241 mm17 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Papao in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Papao in February?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 220 mm (8.7 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Papao, with afternoons near 29°. Wet spells are common — about 220 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Papao?

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

How long are the days in Papao in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 42 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 4 min in June to 13 h 11 min in December.

Does it snow in Papao in February?

Hardly — February nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Papao in February?

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

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