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Kakuma Weather in February

Kakuma in February

The short of it: Kakuma in February averages a high of 38 °C (100 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 38° · low 22° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

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

February in Kakuma brings afternoons near 38° and nights around 22°, with about 8.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Kakuma, with afternoons near 38°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Kakuma runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Lokichokio, 78 km to the NW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Kakuma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LokichokioTurkana County78 km NW36°21°9.0 mm
LodwarTurkana County105 km SE38°23°4.0 mm
KotidoNorthern Region114 km SW33°18°15 mm
MorotoNorthern Region133 km S32°17°16 mm
LokicharTurkana County172 km SSE35°20°6.0 mm
AbimNorthern Region173 km SW31°17°18 mm
KapoetaEastern Equatoria183 km NW37°21°8.0 mm
LobuniSouth Ethiopia Regional State186 km NE39°22°14 mm
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The Almanac · Kakuma 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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The height of summer in Kakuma, with afternoons near 38°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Kakuma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°20°5.0 mm9 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
February38°22°8.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
March37°22°37 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April35°22°69 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
May36°21°36 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
June35°21°28 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
July35°21°37 mm8 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
August34°20°33 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
September36°20°22 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October35°21°26 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
November35°21°49 mm7 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
December35°20°20 mm7 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kakuma in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kakuma in February?

Days average 38 °C (100 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Kakuma, with afternoons near 38°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Kakuma?

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

How long are the days in Kakuma in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Kakuma in February?

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

What should I pack for Kakuma in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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