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Ihosy Weather in February

Ihosy in February

The short of it: Ihosy in February averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 159 mm (6.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 19° · rain 159 mm · daylight 12 h 52 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

February in Ihosy brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 19°, with about 159 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 30°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 52 min in mid-February, 30 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Ihosy runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Ranohira, 75 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Ihosy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 102 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 52 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RanohiraIhorombe75 km W31°20°172 mm
IvohibeIhorombe78 km E29°19°170 mm
AmbalasoaAnosy80 km S30°19°142 mm
BetrokaAnosy96 km S31°19°142 mm
AmbalavaoUpper Matsiatra105 km NE28°18°161 mm
IvatoAtsimo-Atsinanana117 km E30°21°280 mm
VondrozoAtsimo-Atsinanana127 km ESE29°20°298 mm
BerorohaAtsimo-Andrefana128 km NW34°23°187 mm
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The Almanac · Ihosy Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
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February
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Much like January: highs about 30°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Ihosy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°261 mm9 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
February30°19°159 mm8 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
March29°19°91 mm7 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
April29°17°22 mm6 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°14°10 mm7 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°12°10 mm10 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°11°4.0 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°12°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°14°7.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
October31°16°20 mm10 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November32°18°73 mm11 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦
December31°19°182 mm11 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ihosy in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ihosy in February?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 159 mm (6.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 30°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Ihosy?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Ihosy in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 52 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 46 min in June to 13 h 30 min in December.

Does it snow in Ihosy in February?

Hardly — February nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ihosy in February?

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

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