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Karonga Weather in February

Karonga in February

The short of it: Karonga in February averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 26 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 22° · rain 162 mm · daylight 12 h 26 min

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

Thirty years of records give Karonga an average February high of 29°, a low of 22° and some 162 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 162 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 26 min in mid-February.

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, Karonga runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Kyela, 40 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Karonga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 30 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 26 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KyelaMbeya40 km NNW31°21°165 mm
MwayaMbeya43 km N30°21°174 mm
IpindaMbeya50 km N31°21°173 mm
MlangaliNjombe66 km ENE24°14°226 mm
MasokoMbeya70 km NNW28°18°191 mm
ChitipaNorthern Region77 km WNW26°16°216 mm
LivingstoniaNorthern Region77 km SSE26°18°190 mm
TukuyuMbeya82 km NNW26°16°205 mm

The Almanac · Karonga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 162 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Karonga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°22°192 mm5 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
February29°22°162 mm6 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
March29°21°287 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April29°21°168 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
May28°20°19 mm9 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°18°3.0 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°17°2.0 mm12 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°18°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°20°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October31°22°3.0 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
November32°23°54 mm10 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
December30°22°165 mm7 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Karonga in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Karonga in February?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 162 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Karonga?

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

How long are the days in Karonga in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 26 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 33 min in June to 12 h 42 min in December.

Does it snow in Karonga in February?

Hardly — February nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Karonga in February?

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

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