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Matuga Weather in February

Matuga in February

The short of it: Matuga in February averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 12 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 23° · rain 17 mm · daylight 12 h 15 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & September

Thirty years of records give Matuga an average February high of 32°, a low of 23° and some 17 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 17 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 15 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Matuga runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Kwale, 13 km to the W, is 2° cooler by day.

February in Matuga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 15 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KwaleKwale County13 km W31°21°21 mm
UkundaKwale County14 km S32°24°16 mm
MombasaMombasa County16 km NE32°24°12 mm
JomvuMombasa County21 km NNE33°23°16 mm
MazerasKwale County23 km N32°23°17 mm
KinangoKwale County29 km W32°22°20 mm
GaziKwale County29 km SSW32°24°14 mm
MtwapaKilifi County32 km NE32°23°14 mm

The Almanac · Matuga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 17 mm of rain.

Climate of Matuga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°25 mm12 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
February32°23°17 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
March33°24°58 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April31°24°204 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
May30°22°297 mm13 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
June29°21°95 mm13 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
July28°20°76 mm14 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
August28°20°61 mm15 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
September29°21°58 mm15 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October30°22°126 mm14 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
November31°23°112 mm11 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
December32°23°61 mm12 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matuga in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matuga in February?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 17 mm of rain.

Is February a good time to visit Matuga?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Matuga in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 15 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Matuga in February?

Hardly — February nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matuga in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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