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Gahini Weather in February

Gahini in February

The short of it: Gahini in February averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 15° · rain 63 mm · daylight 12 h 10 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Gahini an average February high of 27°, a low of 15° and some 63 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 10 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Gahini runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Kayonza, 13 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

February in Gahini, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 13 mm more rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 10 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KayonzaEastern Province13 km SSE27°15°65 mm
RwamaganaEastern Province13 km SSW27°15°66 mm
KibungoEastern Province36 km S26°15°70 mm
NderaKigali37 km WSW27°16°76 mm
KigaliKigali49 km WSW27°16°78 mm
ByumbaNorthern Province55 km WNW23°12°72 mm
NyamataEastern Province55 km SW27°16°72 mm
Kamuhanda / RuyenziSouthern Province57 km WSW27°16°81 mm

The Almanac · Gahini Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Gahini by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°16°50 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
February27°15°63 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
March26°15°92 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April25°16°136 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May26°16°76 mm7 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
June27°15°13 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°14°7.0 mm7 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°15°25 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°15°51 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October26°15°79 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
November25°15°104 mm7 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
December26°15°75 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gahini in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gahini in February?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Gahini?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Gahini in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 10 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Gahini in February?

Hardly — February nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gahini in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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