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Matuu Weather in February

Matuu in February

The short of it: Matuu in February averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 12 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 16° · rain 19 mm · daylight 12 h 9 min

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

Thirty years of records give Matuu an average February high of 31°, a low of 16° and some 19 mm of rain. No month in Matuu runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 9 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Matuu runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Kithimani, 12 km to the WSW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Matuu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 9 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KithimaniMachakos County12 km WSW30°16°22 mm
MwalaMachakos County25 km SSW30°16°24 mm
KangundoMachakos County28 km SW28°14°30 mm
TalaMachakos County28 km WSW29°15°25 mm
WamunyuMachakos County29 km S30°16°22 mm
MakutanoMachakos County31 km SSW30°16°24 mm
Ol DonyoMachakos County33 km WNW29°15°26 mm
MasiiMachakos County37 km SSW30°16°27 mm

The Almanac · Matuu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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No month in Matuu runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Matuu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°16°22 mm13 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
February31°16°19 mm13 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
March30°17°88 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April28°18°138 mm12 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May27°17°37 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°16°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°14°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°15°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°15°4.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°17°53 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
November28°17°199 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
December28°16°76 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matuu in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matuu in February?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. No month in Matuu runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Matuu?

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

How long are the days in Matuu in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 9 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Matuu in February?

Hardly — February nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matuu in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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