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Piton Weather in February

Piton in February

The short of it: Piton in February averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 232 mm · daylight 12 h 47 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & October

February in Piton brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 23°, with about 232 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 232 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Piton runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Belle Vue Harel, 5 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Piton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 18 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 47 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Belle Vue HarelPamplemousses5 km NW30°23°223 mm
Belle Vue MaurelRivière du Rempart5 km SE29°23°232 mm
Rivière du RempartRivière du Rempart6 km ESE30°23°228 mm
GoodlandsRivière du Rempart6 km NNE30°24°218 mm
PamplemoussesPamplemousses6 km WSW30°23°224 mm
Plaine des PapayesPamplemousses7 km WNW30°23°220 mm
Morcellement Saint AndréPamplemousses7 km WNW30°23°220 mm
Fond du SacPamplemousses7 km NW30°23°223 mm

The Almanac · Piton 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 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 232 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Piton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°250 mm7 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
February29°23°232 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
March29°23°220 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April28°22°157 mm11 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May27°20°130 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
June25°18°74 mm13 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦
July24°18°80 mm15 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
August24°18°86 mm14 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September25°18°56 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October27°19°55 mm12 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November28°20°64 mm8 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December29°22°140 mm6 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Piton in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Piton in February?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 232 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Piton?

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

How long are the days in Piton 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 20 min in December.

Does it snow in Piton in February?

Hardly — February nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Piton in February?

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

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