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Moka Weather in February

Moka in February

The short of it: Moka in February averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 22° · rain 236 mm · daylight 12 h 47 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Moka an average February high of 28°, a low of 22° and some 236 mm of rain. The height of summer in Moka, with afternoons near 28°. Wet spells are common — about 236 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 47 min in mid-February, 26 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Moka runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Saint Pierre, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

February in Moka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 19 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 47 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint PierreMoka2 km E28°22°236 mm
PaillesMoka4 km NW30°23°229 mm
Beau Bassin-Rose HillPlaines Wilhems5 km WSW29°22°233 mm
Quatre BornesPlaines Wilhems6 km SSW29°22°236 mm
DagotièreMoka6 km ESE28°21°241 mm
RichelieuBlack River6 km WNW30°23°229 mm
Port LouisPort Louis6 km N31°24°224 mm
Petite RivièreBlack River7 km WNW30°23°221 mm

The Almanac · Moka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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The height of summer in Moka, with afternoons near 28°. Wet spells are common — about 236 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Moka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°21°255 mm9 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
February28°22°236 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
March28°21°226 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April27°20°154 mm11 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May25°19°122 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
June23°17°74 mm13 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦
July22°16°80 mm15 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
August22°16°84 mm14 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September23°17°60 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October25°18°57 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November26°19°69 mm10 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December28°20°143 mm11 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Moka in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Moka in February?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Moka, with afternoons near 28°. Wet spells are common — about 236 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Moka?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Moka in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 47 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 55 min in June to 13 h 21 min in December.

Does it snow in Moka in February?

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

What should I pack for Moka in February?

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

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