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Otjinene Weather in February

Otjinene in February

The short of it: Otjinene in February averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 49 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 17° · rain 100 mm · daylight 12 h 49 min

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

Thirty years of records give Otjinene an average February high of 31°, a low of 17° and some 100 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 49 min in mid-February, 28 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, Otjinene runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Okondjatu, 61 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Otjinene, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 10 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 49 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OkondjatuOtjozondjupa Region61 km WNW31°17°97 mm
OmawewozonyandaOmaheke Region83 km SE31°17°82 mm
WitvleiOmaheke Region145 km SSW31°17°78 mm
OsireOtjozondjupa Region147 km W31°17°89 mm
GobabisOmaheke Region147 km S31°17°82 mm
OkakararaOtjozondjupa Region151 km WNW31°17°98 mm
OmitaraOmaheke Region151 km SSW31°16°87 mm
OtjituuoOtjozondjupa Region168 km N31°19°107 mm

The Almanac · Otjinene 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. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Otjinene by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°17°110 mm10 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
February31°17°100 mm9 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
March29°16°74 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
April28°13°46 mm7 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
May26°8°7.0 mm8 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°4°1.0 mm9 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°4°0.0 mm9 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°7°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°11°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October33°15°11 mm11 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November32°16°49 mm10 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
December32°17°62 mm10 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Otjinene in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Otjinene in February?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Otjinene?

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

How long are the days in Otjinene in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 49 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 51 min in June to 13 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Otjinene in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Otjinene in February?

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

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