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Shimoni Weather in February

Shimoni in February

The short of it: Shimoni in February averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 12 h 16 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 24° · rain 19 mm · daylight 12 h 16 min

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

Thirty years of records give Shimoni an average February high of 32°, a low of 24° and some 19 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 16 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, Shimoni runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Funzi, 10 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Shimoni, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 16 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FunziKwale County10 km NE33°24°15 mm
Sawa SawaKwale County23 km NNE33°24°17 mm
MsambweniKwale County23 km NNE33°24°17 mm
GaziKwale County28 km NNE32°24°14 mm
Lunga-LungaKwale County30 km WNW33°23°23 mm
UkundaKwale County44 km NNE32°24°16 mm
KondePemba North53 km SE32°23°50 mm
KwaleKwale County53 km N31°21°21 mm

The Almanac · Shimoni 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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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Shimoni by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°24°19 mm15 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
February32°24°19 mm15 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
March33°25°71 mm15 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April31°24°179 mm15 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
May29°23°287 mm15 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
June29°22°104 mm14 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
July28°21°71 mm16 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
August28°21°58 mm14 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
September29°21°46 mm13 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October30°22°96 mm13 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
November31°23°119 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
December32°24°56 mm17 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shimoni in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shimoni in February?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Shimoni?

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

How long are the days in Shimoni in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 16 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 51 min in June to 12 h 23 min in December.

Does it snow in Shimoni in February?

Hardly — February nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shimoni in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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