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Oshikango Weather in February

Oshikango in February

The short of it: Oshikango in February averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 19° · rain 147 mm · daylight 12 h 41 min

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

February in Oshikango brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 19°, with about 147 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 147 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 41 min in mid-February, 22 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Oshikango runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Helao Nafidi, 1 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

February in Oshikango, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 41 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Helao NafidiOhangwena Region1 km N32°19°147 mm
OngengaOhangwena Region23 km W32°19°148 mm
OmungwelumeOhangwena Region30 km WSW32°19°147 mm
OndjivaCunene41 km NNW32°19°164 mm
OngwedivaOshana Region43 km SSW32°19°137 mm
OshakatiOshana Region47 km SSW32°19°138 mm
EenhanaOhangwena Region47 km ESE32°19°138 mm
OshikukuOmusati Region51 km WSW32°19°145 mm

The Almanac · Oshikango 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 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 147 mm.

Climate of Oshikango by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°144 mm7 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
February32°19°147 mm8 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
March31°19°135 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April31°17°43 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May30°13°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June28°9°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°8°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
August31°11°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September35°15°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October37°19°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
November35°19°74 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦
December33°19°82 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oshikango in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oshikango in February?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 147 mm.

Is February a good time to visit Oshikango?

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

How long are the days in Oshikango in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 41 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 6 min in June to 13 h 10 min in December.

Does it snow in Oshikango in February?

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

What should I pack for Oshikango in February?

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

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