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Malacatán Weather in February

Malacatán in February

The short of it: Malacatán in February averages a high of 34 °C (94 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 19° · rain 20 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Malacatán an average February high of 34°, a low of 19° and some 20 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-February, 18 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Malacatán runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. San Pablo, 6 km to the ENE, is 2° cooler by day.

February in Malacatán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San PabloSan Marcos6 km ENE32°18°22 mm
Tuxtla ChicoChiapas12 km WNW35°19°19 mm
El TumbadorSan Marcos14 km ESE31°17°28 mm
CacahoatánChiapas15 km NW33°19°21 mm
Nuevo ProgresoSan Marcos20 km SE32°18°22 mm
PajapitaSan Marcos21 km S36°20°9.0 mm
TapachulaChiapas22 km W36°20°12 mm
Ciudad Tecún UmánSan Marcos27 km SSW36°20°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Malacatán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Malacatán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°19°15 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦
February34°19°20 mm9 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
March34°20°76 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦
April35°21°192 mm7 km/h12 h 27 min✦
May34°22°469 mm6 km/h12 h 49 min✦
June33°21°555 mm5 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦
July33°21°453 mm6 km/h12 h 56 min✦
August33°21°524 mm5 km/h12 h 37 min✦
September32°21°679 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
October32°21°657 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
November33°21°200 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦
December33°20°42 mm7 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Malacatán in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Malacatán in February?

Days average 34 °C (94 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Malacatán?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Malacatán in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 15 min in December to 13 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Malacatán in February?

Hardly — February nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Malacatán in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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