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Mandera Weather in February

Mandera in February

The short of it: Mandera in February averages a high of 38 °C (100 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 59 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 38° · low 24° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 59 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mandera an average February high of 38°, a low of 24° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 59 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, Mandera runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Beled Hawo, 3 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Mandera, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 59 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Beled HawoGedo3 km ESE38°24°0.0 mm
RamuMandera County70 km W37°23°0.0 mm
LuuqGedo78 km E40°25°1.0 mm
GarbahaarreyGedo79 km SSE39°24°1.0 mm
DhamasGedo105 km SSW37°22°0.0 mm
LafeyMandera County115 km SW37°22°0.0 mm
YeedBakool147 km ENE38°22°1.0 mm
WaajidBakool155 km E38°22°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Mandera 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 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Mandera by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°23°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
February38°24°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
March39°25°14 mm11 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April36°25°84 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦
May36°25°28 mm12 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
June35°24°0.0 mm15 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
July34°23°1.0 mm15 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
August35°23°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
September36°24°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October35°24°51 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
November34°23°55 mm7 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
December35°23°13 mm9 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mandera in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mandera in February?

Days average 38 °C (100 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mandera?

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

How long are the days in Mandera in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 59 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Mandera in February?

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

What should I pack for Mandera in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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