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Minna Weather in February

Minna in February

The short of it: Minna in February averages a high of 37 °C (99 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 23° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 11 h 49 min

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

Thirty years of records give Minna an average February high of 37°, a low of 23° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-February.

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 November.

Against its neighbours, Minna runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Kuta, 33 km to the NNE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Minna, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KutaNiger State33 km NNE37°21°1.0 mm
ZungeruNiger State48 km WNW38°22°0.0 mm
LapaiNiger State64 km S37°23°2.0 mm
TeginaNiger State64 km NW37°21°1.0 mm
AgaieNiger State72 km SSW38°23°2.0 mm
BadeggiNiger State76 km SW38°23°2.0 mm
BidaNiger State84 km SW37°23°3.0 mm
SulejaNiger State84 km SE36°22°3.0 mm
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The Almanac · Minna 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 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Minna by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°20°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
February37°23°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
March38°25°5.0 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
April36°25°44 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
May34°24°120 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦
June31°23°154 mm7 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
July30°22°196 mm7 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
August29°22°275 mm6 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
September30°22°244 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October32°22°107 mm5 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
November35°21°3.0 mm6 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
December36°19°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Minna in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Minna in February?

Days average 37 °C (99 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Minna?

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

How long are the days in Minna in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 34 min in December to 12 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Minna in February?

Hardly — February nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Minna in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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