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Malaba Weather in February

Malaba in February

The short of it: Malaba in February averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 17° · rain 43 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & January

Thirty years of records give Malaba an average February high of 31°, a low of 17° and some 43 mm of rain. The height of summer in Malaba, with afternoons near 31°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and January.

Against its neighbours, Malaba runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Malaba, 3 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Malaba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MalabaEastern Region3 km WNW31°17°43 mm
AmagoruBusia County5 km E31°17°45 mm
TororoEastern Region13 km WNW31°17°43 mm
MalikisiBungoma County16 km ENE31°16°47 mm
NambareBusia County20 km S31°17°57 mm
LuguluBusia County27 km S31°17°64 mm
BusiaBusia County27 km SW31°17°54 mm
SirisiaBungoma County28 km ENE29°15°47 mm

The Almanac · Malaba 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 Malaba, with afternoons near 31°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Malaba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°17°41 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
February31°17°43 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March31°18°100 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April29°18°191 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
May29°18°171 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June28°17°90 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
July28°17°65 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
August28°17°102 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September29°17°93 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October29°17°118 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
November29°17°119 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December30°17°71 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Malaba in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Malaba in February?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Malaba, with afternoons near 31°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Malaba?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and January.

How long are the days in Malaba in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Malaba in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Malaba in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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