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Mwatate Weather in February

Mwatate in February

The short of it: Mwatate in February averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 18° · rain 38 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

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

February in Mwatate brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 18°, with about 38 mm of rain over the month. No month in Mwatate runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Mwatate runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Wundanyi, 12 km to the N, is 4° cooler by day.

February in Mwatate, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WundanyiTaita Taveta12 km N27°16°59 mm
VoiTaita Taveta23 km ENE32°20°32 mm
MaunguTaita Taveta42 km E32°20°31 mm
Mackinnon RoadKwale County76 km ESE32°21°30 mm
TavetaTaita Taveta78 km W33°19°37 mm
KwakoaKilimanjaro79 km WSW32°20°46 mm
KisiwaniKilimanjaro84 km SW30°19°62 mm
RomboKajiado County91 km NW31°16°48 mm

The Almanac · Mwatate Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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No month in Mwatate runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Mwatate by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°18°26 mm11 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
February31°18°38 mm13 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
March30°19°104 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April28°19°100 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May26°18°70 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June26°16°13 mm10 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°15°8.0 mm11 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°15°17 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°16°22 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°17°52 mm11 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
November29°18°130 mm10 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
December29°18°118 mm13 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mwatate in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mwatate in February?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. No month in Mwatate runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mwatate?

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

How long are the days in Mwatate in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Mwatate in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mwatate in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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