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Monkey Bay Weather in February

Monkey Bay in February

The short of it: Monkey Bay in February averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 20° · rain 207 mm · daylight 12 h 34 min

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

February in Monkey Bay brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 20°, with about 207 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 207 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 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Monkey Bay runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Chipoka, 44 km to the WNW, is 2° warmer by day.

February in Monkey Bay, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 71 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
ChipokaCentral Region44 km WNW29°21°224 mm
MangochiSouthern Region58 km SE30°20°201 mm
SalimaCentral Region60 km NW29°21°251 mm
DedzaCentral Region71 km WSW24°15°226 mm
MandimbaNiassa Province85 km ESE29°19°204 mm
NtcheuCentral Region87 km SSW26°17°210 mm
LichingaNiassa Province92 km NNE25°17°226 mm
UlonguéTete93 km SW26°17°233 mm

The Almanac · Monkey Bay 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 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 207 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Monkey Bay by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°20°278 mm6 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦
February28°20°207 mm5 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
March28°20°154 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April28°19°32 mm7 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°17°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°16°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°15°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°16°8.0 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°18°9.0 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°21°14 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November30°22°39 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
December28°21°190 mm7 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Monkey Bay in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Monkey Bay in February?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 207 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Monkey Bay?

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

How long are the days in Monkey Bay 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 Monkey Bay in February?

Hardly — February nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Monkey Bay in February?

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

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