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Keetmanshoop Weather in February

Keetmanshoop in February

The short of it: Keetmanshoop in February averages a high of 35 °C (95 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 20° · rain 37 mm · daylight 13 h 2 min

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

February in Keetmanshoop brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 20°, with about 37 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 37 mm.

The sun is up for about 13 h 2 min in mid-February, 36 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 July.

Against its neighbours, Keetmanshoop runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Berseba, 74 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Keetmanshoop, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 2 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BersebaKaras Region74 km NNW35°20°40 mm
TsesKaras Region77 km N35°20°46 mm
BethanieKaras Region97 km W32°18°24 mm
KoësKaras Region122 km NE35°20°42 mm
GrünauKaras Region131 km S33°17°29 mm
AroabKaras Region153 km E35°19°32 mm
GibeonHardap Region166 km NNW33°20°55 mm
KarasburgKaras Region171 km SSE35°17°26 mm

The Almanac · Keetmanshoop 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 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 37 mm.

Climate of Keetmanshoop by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°20°26 mm12 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦
February35°20°37 mm10 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
March33°18°28 mm10 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
April30°15°15 mm10 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
May27°11°4.0 mm9 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°7°2.0 mm9 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°7°1.0 mm10 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°8°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°11°3.0 mm10 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
October32°14°6.0 mm11 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
November34°16°8.0 mm12 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦
December36°18°10 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Keetmanshoop in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Keetmanshoop in February?

Days average 35 °C (95 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 37 mm.

Is February a good time to visit Keetmanshoop?

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

How long are the days in Keetmanshoop in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 2 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 29 min in June to 13 h 48 min in December.

Does it snow in Keetmanshoop in February?

Hardly — February nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Keetmanshoop in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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