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Ghadames Weather in February

Ghadames in February

The short of it: Ghadames in February averages a high of 21 °C (70 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 11 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 7° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 11 h 5 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: February & November

February in Ghadames brings afternoons near 21° and nights around 7°, with about 4.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 5 min in mid-February, 41 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates February 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Ghadames runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Nālūt, 239 km to the NE, is 5° cooler by day.

February in Ghadames, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 5 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NālūtNalut239 km NE17°6°21 mm
KābāwNalut258 km NE16°6°27 mm
TījīNalut274 km NE18°7°17 mm
Ar-RaḥaībātJabal al Gharbi293 km NE15°5°38 mm
JādūJabal al Gharbi315 km NE15°5°42 mm
TataouineTataouine324 km NNE18°7°13 mm
ZintanJabal al Gharbi330 km NE16°5°48 mm
GhomrassenTataouine335 km NNE18°7°15 mm

The Almanac · Ghadames Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Ghadames by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°5°3.0 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°7°4.0 mm14 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
March27°12°8.0 mm17 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
April31°16°2.0 mm17 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
May36°20°2.0 mm18 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
June39°24°0.0 mm18 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
July42°26°0.0 mm15 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
August41°26°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
September38°23°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October32°18°2.0 mm13 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
November26°12°3.0 mm12 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°6°5.0 mm12 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ghadames in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ghadames in February?

Days average 21 °C (70 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Ghadames?

The Almanac gives February 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Ghadames in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 13 min in December to 14 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Ghadames in February?

Hardly — February nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ghadames in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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