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Chipeni Weather in February

Chipeni in February

The short of it: Chipeni in February averages a high of 25 °C (76 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 203 mm (8.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 16° · rain 203 mm · daylight 12 h 33 min

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

February in Chipeni brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 16°, with about 203 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 25°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 203 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 33 min in mid-February, 17 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Chipeni runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Ntchisi, 14 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Chipeni, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 53 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 33 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NtchisiCentral Region14 km S24°16°202 mm
MponelaCentral Region23 km SW25°17°196 mm
DowaCentral Region28 km S24°16°200 mm
KasunguCentral Region62 km NW27°18°211 mm
LilongweCentral Region64 km SSW27°17°197 mm
NkhotakotaCentral Region67 km NE28°22°262 mm
SalimaCentral Region73 km SE29°21°251 mm
ChipokaCentral Region93 km SE29°21°224 mm

The Almanac · Chipeni 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 25°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 203 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Chipeni by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°16°256 mm8 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
February25°16°203 mm8 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
March25°16°166 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April25°14°26 mm9 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°12°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°10°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°9°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°11°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°13°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°16°6.0 mm13 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
November28°17°48 mm10 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
December26°17°169 mm8 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chipeni in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chipeni in February?

Days average 25 °C (76 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 203 mm (8.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 25°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 203 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Chipeni?

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

How long are the days in Chipeni in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 33 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 20 min in June to 12 h 55 min in December.

Does it snow in Chipeni in February?

Hardly — February nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chipeni in February?

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

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