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Diffa Weather in February

Diffa in February

The short of it: Diffa in February averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 17° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Diffa an average February high of 34°, a low of 17° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-February, 16 minutes more 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 January and December.

Against its neighbours, Diffa runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Damasak, 26 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Diffa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DamasakBorno State26 km SSW34°16°0.0 mm
Maïné SoroaDiffa65 km W34°16°0.0 mm
BossoDiffa87 km ENE34°16°0.0 mm
GeidamYobe State88 km WSW35°16°0.0 mm
KukawaBorno State112 km ESE36°17°0.0 mm
Bornu YassuBorno State116 km S36°16°0.0 mm
NguigmiDiffa117 km NNE34°16°0.0 mm
MongunoBorno State130 km ESE36°17°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Diffa 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 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Diffa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°14°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
February34°17°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March38°21°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April42°25°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May42°26°5.0 mm9 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
June39°27°19 mm11 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦
July35°25°64 mm10 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
August33°23°101 mm8 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September35°23°35 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
October37°22°5.0 mm6 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
November35°19°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
December32°15°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Diffa in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Diffa in February?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Diffa?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Diffa in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 21 min in December to 12 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Diffa in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Diffa in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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