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Mpharane Weather in February

Mpharane in February

The short of it: Mpharane in February averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 13 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 13° · rain 98 mm · daylight 13 h 11 min

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

February in Mpharane brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 13°, with about 98 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 11 min in mid-February, 42 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Mpharane runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Thabana Morena, 14 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Mpharane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 14 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 11 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Thabana Morena0014 km WNW27°13°101 mm
Mohale's HoekMohale's Hoek District17 km SSW28°14°97 mm
Morunyaneng0021 km N27°13°104 mm
MakhakheMafeteng District29 km N26°12°105 mm
KetaneMohale's Hoek District30 km ESE26°13°92 mm
PhamongMohale's Hoek District35 km SE28°15°91 mm
MafetengMafeteng District37 km NW28°14°102 mm
KoloMaseru District39 km NNE27°13°104 mm

The Almanac · Mpharane Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Mpharane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°14°112 mm10 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
February27°13°98 mm8 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
March25°12°83 mm8 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
April21°8°54 mm7 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°22 mm8 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°0°17 mm8 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July15°-1°10 mm8 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
August19°3°25 mm10 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°6°19 mm11 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°10°55 mm11 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
November25°11°71 mm11 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
December27°13°78 mm11 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mpharane in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mpharane in February?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mpharane?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Mpharane in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 11 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 13 min in June to 14 h 4 min in December.

Does it snow in Mpharane in February?

Hardly — February nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mpharane in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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