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Chipoka Weather in February

Chipoka in February

The short of it: Chipoka in February averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 224 mm (8.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 34 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 29° · low 21° · rain 224 mm · daylight 12 h 34 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chipoka an average February high of 29°, a low of 21° and some 224 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 224 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 34 min in mid-February, 18 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, Chipoka runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Salima, 24 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Chipoka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 72 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 34 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SalimaCentral Region24 km NNW29°21°251 mm
Monkey BaySouthern Region44 km ESE28°20°207 mm
DedzaCentral Region47 km SSW24°15°226 mm
DowaCentral Region73 km WNW24°16°200 mm
LilongweCentral Region79 km W27°17°197 mm
UlonguéTete83 km SSW26°17°233 mm
NtchisiCentral Region83 km NW24°16°202 mm
ChipeniCentral Region93 km NW25°16°203 mm

The Almanac · Chipoka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 224 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Chipoka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°21°296 mm5 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
February29°21°224 mm5 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
March30°21°168 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April30°20°36 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May28°17°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°15°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°15°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°17°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°19°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
October32°21°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November32°23°35 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
December30°22°176 mm6 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chipoka in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chipoka in February?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 224 mm (8.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 224 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Chipoka?

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

How long are the days in Chipoka in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 34 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 18 min in June to 12 h 57 min in December.

Does it snow in Chipoka in February?

Hardly — February nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chipoka in February?

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

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