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Fransfontein Weather in February

Fransfontein in February

The short of it: Fransfontein in February averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 18° · rain 93 mm · daylight 12 h 47 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

February in Fransfontein brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 18°, with about 93 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 93 mm.

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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Fransfontein runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Khorixas, 19 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Fransfontein, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 37 mm more rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
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
KhorixasKunene Region19 km SSW32°18°85 mm
KamanjabKunene Region67 km NNW30°18°98 mm
UisErongo Region113 km S32°18°65 mm
OutjoKunene Region120 km E31°17°109 mm
OkombaheErongo Region133 km SSE32°18°75 mm
KalkfeldOtjozondjupa Region144 km ESE30°16°100 mm
OmaruruErongo Region166 km SE31°17°80 mm
OtjiwarongoOtjozondjupa Region173 km E31°16°110 mm

The Almanac · Fransfontein 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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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 93 mm.

Climate of Fransfontein by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°18°56 mm10 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
February31°18°93 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
March30°18°84 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April29°16°22 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May28°12°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°9°0.0 mm8 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°9°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°10°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September32°13°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October33°16°7.0 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
November33°17°19 mm10 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December32°17°18 mm10 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fransfontein in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fransfontein in February?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 93 mm.

Is February a good time to visit Fransfontein?

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

How long are the days in Fransfontein 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 Fransfontein in February?

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

What should I pack for Fransfontein in February?

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

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