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Thyolo Weather in February

Thyolo in February

The short of it: Thyolo in February averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 18° · rain 204 mm · daylight 12 h 38 min

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

Thirty years of records give Thyolo an average February high of 27°, a low of 18° and some 204 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 38 min in mid-February, 21 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 August and May.

Against its neighbours, Thyolo runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Luchenza, 19 km to the ENE, is 2° warmer by day.

February in Thyolo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 65 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 38 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LuchenzaSouthern Region19 km ENE29°19°200 mm
BlantyreSouthern Region34 km NNW27°18°211 mm
ChikwawaSouthern Region36 km W33°23°138 mm
MulanjeSouthern Region39 km E27°18°274 mm
ChiradzuluSouthern Region44 km N26°17°222 mm
NgabuSouthern Region53 km SSW33°23°138 mm
PhalombeSouthern Region62 km ENE28°18°252 mm
MilangeZambezia Province67 km E29°18°274 mm

The Almanac · Thyolo 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 27°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Thyolo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°18°269 mm5 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦
February27°18°204 mm5 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
March26°17°211 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April25°15°96 mm6 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
May24°13°24 mm5 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°11°26 mm4 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°11°33 mm5 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°11°15 mm6 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°13°15 mm7 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°15°24 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°18°92 mm8 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦
December28°18°226 mm6 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thyolo in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thyolo in February?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Thyolo?

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

How long are the days in Thyolo in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 11 min in June to 13 h 5 min in December.

Does it snow in Thyolo in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thyolo in February?

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

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