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Mbale Weather in February

Mbale in February

The short of it: Mbale in February averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 15° · rain 77 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

February in Mbale brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 15°, with about 77 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Mbale, with afternoons near 29°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and July.

Against its neighbours, Mbale runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Majengo, 4 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Mbale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 16 mm more rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MajengoVihiga County4 km S29°15°77 mm
ChavakaliVihiga County4 km NNE29°15°76 mm
SeremVihiga County15 km E28°15°73 mm
KhayegaKakamega County15 km NNE29°15°77 mm
LuandaVihiga County16 km WSW29°16°72 mm
MasenoKisumu County17 km SW30°16°66 mm
KhwiseroKakamega County17 km NW30°16°71 mm
YalaSiaya County21 km W30°16°71 mm

The Almanac · Mbale Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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The height of summer in Mbale, with afternoons near 29°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Mbale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°61 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February29°15°77 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
March28°15°132 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April26°15°261 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May26°15°201 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June25°15°110 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
July25°14°97 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
August26°14°153 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September27°14°134 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October27°15°137 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November27°15°140 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
December27°15°108 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mbale in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mbale in February?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Mbale, with afternoons near 29°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mbale?

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

How long are the days in Mbale in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Mbale in February?

Hardly — February nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mbale in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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