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Marsabit Weather in February

Marsabit in February

The short of it: Marsabit in February averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 11 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Marsabit an average February high of 29°, a low of 18° and some 11 mm of rain. No month in Marsabit runs warmer: highs about 29°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-February.

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

Against its neighbours, Marsabit runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Laisamis, 85 km to the SSW, is 5° warmer by day.

February in Marsabit, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LaisamisMarsabit County85 km SSW34°20°9.0 mm
BaragoiSamburu County147 km WSW30°15°17 mm
LoiyangalaniMarsabit County149 km WNW36°23°4.0 mm
North HorrMarsabit County150 km NW37°24°3.0 mm
Sololo03155 km NNE34°21°8.0 mm
MertiIsiolo County160 km SSE35°22°5.0 mm
WambaSamburu County168 km SSW29°14°25 mm
EldasWajir County176 km E36°23°4.0 mm
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The Almanac · Marsabit Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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No month in Marsabit runs warmer: highs about 29°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Marsabit by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°17°13 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°18°11 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°18°42 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
April27°18°111 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
May27°17°23 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°16°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°15°2.0 mm15 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°15°4.0 mm15 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°16°2.0 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°16°44 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
November25°17°106 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
December26°17°53 mm7 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marsabit in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marsabit in February?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain over the month. No month in Marsabit runs warmer: highs about 29°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Marsabit?

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

How long are the days in Marsabit in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Marsabit in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marsabit in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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