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Dhankutā Weather in February

Dhankutā in February

The short of it: Dhankutā in February averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 10 °C (51 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 11 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 10° · rain 17 mm · daylight 11 h 13 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: February & December

Thirty years of records give Dhankutā an average February high of 22°, a low of 10° and some 17 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 22°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 13 min in mid-February, 36 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates February 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Dhankutā runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Dharān, 20 km to the SSW, is 3° warmer by day.

February in Dhankutā, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 13 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DharānKoshi20 km SSW25°13°15 mm
BhojpurKoshi35 km NW18°6°21 mm
Īṭahari̇̄Koshi36 km S27°13°12 mm
Khā̃dbāri̇̄Koshi45 km NNW23°11°22 mm
InaruwaKoshi46 km SSW27°13°10 mm
BiratnagarKoshi59 km S27°13°9.0 mm
IlāmKoshi60 km E24°12°22 mm
BīrpurBihar62 km SSW27°13°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Dhankutā Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like January: highs about 22°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Dhankutā by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°8°16 mm5 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
February22°10°17 mm5 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°15°40 mm6 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
April28°19°76 mm7 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
May29°21°190 mm7 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦
June30°23°248 mm6 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦
July29°23°336 mm5 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
August29°23°246 mm4 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
September29°22°216 mm4 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
October28°18°100 mm4 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
November25°13°13 mm4 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
December21°9°7.0 mm4 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dhankutā in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dhankutā in February?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 10 °C (51 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 22°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Dhankutā?

The Almanac gives February 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Dhankutā in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 13 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 27 min in December to 13 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Dhankutā in February?

Hardly — February nights average 10 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dhankutā in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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