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Dārchulā Weather in February

Dārchulā in February

The short of it: Dārchulā in February averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 5 °C (40 °F), with 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 5° · rain 76 mm · daylight 11 h 6 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: November & October

Thirty years of records give Dārchulā an average February high of 16°, a low of 5° and some 76 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 16°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 6 min in mid-February, 40 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Dārchulā runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Dhārchula, 4 km to the WNW, is 4° warmer by day.

February in Dārchulā, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 6 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DhārchulaUttarakhand4 km WNW19°7°61 mm
PithorāgarhUttarakhand43 km SW19°6°54 mm
Amargaḍhi̇̄Sudurpashchim Pradesh59 km S19°7°50 mm
LohaghātUttarakhand65 km SW17°6°57 mm
ChampawatUttarakhand72 km SW16°5°62 mm
DipayalSudurpashchim Pradesh74 km SSE23°10°42 mm
BāgeshwarUttarakhand75 km W21°9°56 mm
BurangTibet79 km NE3°-11°74 mm

The Almanac · Dārchulā 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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Much like January: highs about 16°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Dārchulā by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°3°74 mm5 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
February16°5°76 mm6 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦
March20°8°72 mm7 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
April26°10°62 mm8 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
May27°12°67 mm8 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June27°15°178 mm7 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
July24°16°433 mm6 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
August24°15°428 mm5 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
September24°14°242 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October21°10°68 mm5 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
November16°7°14 mm5 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
December14°5°24 mm5 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dārchulā in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dārchulā in February?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 5 °C (40 °F), with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 16°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Dārchulā?

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

How long are the days in Dārchulā in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 6 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 14 min in December to 14 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Dārchulā in February?

Hardly — February nights average 5 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dārchulā in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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