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Dadaab Weather in February

Dadaab in February

The short of it: Dadaab in February averages a high of 37 °C (98 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 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 37° · low 24° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

February in Dadaab brings afternoons near 37° and nights around 24°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 2.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-February.

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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Dadaab runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Dhobley, 88 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

February in Dadaab, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DhobleyLower Juba88 km ENE37°24°3.0 mm
GarissaGarissa County93 km SW36°24°2.0 mm
BuraGarissa County134 km SSW35°24°3.0 mm
HabasweinWajir County141 km NW37°23°3.0 mm
Mado GashiGarissa County147 km WNW35°22°3.0 mm
Bura TanaTana River County148 km SSW35°24°3.0 mm
HolaTana River County173 km S35°25°6.0 mm
Buur GaaboLower Juba221 km SE31°24°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Dadaab 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 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 2.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Dadaab by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°24°7.0 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
February37°24°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
March37°25°23 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April36°25°84 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦
May34°24°24 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June33°23°7.0 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
July32°22°6.0 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August33°22°5.0 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
September34°23°7.0 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October35°24°44 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November34°24°76 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦
December35°24°36 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dadaab in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dadaab in February?

Days average 37 °C (98 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 2.0 mm of rain.

Is February a good time to visit Dadaab?

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

How long are the days in Dadaab in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Dadaab in February?

Hardly — February nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dadaab in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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