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Ariamsvlei Weather in February

Ariamsvlei in February

The short of it: Ariamsvlei in February averages a high of 36 °C (97 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 19° · rain 25 mm · daylight 13 h 6 min

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

February in Ariamsvlei brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 19°, with about 25 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 6 min in mid-February, 38 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Ariamsvlei runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Augrabies, 76 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

February in Ariamsvlei, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 6 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AugrabiesNorthern Cape76 km SE36°19°21 mm
CillieNorthern Cape101 km SE36°19°22 mm
KakamasNorthern Cape105 km SE35°19°20 mm
KarasburgKaras Region107 km W35°17°26 mm
WarmbadKaras Region114 km WSW36°19°19 mm
PofadderNorthern Cape120 km SSW34°17°21 mm
SwartkopNorthern Cape141 km ESE35°20°31 mm
RaaswaterNorthern Cape143 km ESE36°20°30 mm

The Almanac · Ariamsvlei Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Ariamsvlei by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°19°27 mm12 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦
February36°19°25 mm11 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
March34°17°27 mm10 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April30°13°16 mm9 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
May25°8°6.0 mm8 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°4°1.0 mm9 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°4°2.0 mm9 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°6°2.0 mm10 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°8°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October32°12°6.0 mm11 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
November34°14°13 mm12 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦
December36°17°19 mm12 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ariamsvlei in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ariamsvlei in February?

Days average 36 °C (97 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Ariamsvlei?

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

How long are the days in Ariamsvlei in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 6 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 22 min in June to 13 h 55 min in December.

Does it snow in Ariamsvlei in February?

Hardly — February nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ariamsvlei in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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