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Matam Weather in February

Matam in February

The short of it: Matam in February averages a high of 36 °C (97 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 37 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 36° · low 20° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 37 min

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

February in Matam brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 20°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 37 min in mid-February, 19 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, Matam runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Ouro Sogui, 9 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Matam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 37 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ouro SoguiMatam9 km SW36°20°1.0 mm
OdobéréMatam20 km ESE36°20°1.0 mm
KanelMatam20 km SSE36°20°1.0 mm
NguidjloneMatam33 km NNW36°20°0.0 mm
Sintiou BamambéMatam35 km SSE36°19°1.0 mm
Amady OunaréMatam43 km SE36°20°1.0 mm
MaghamaGorgol46 km ESE36°20°1.0 mm
DjowolGorgol47 km NNW36°20°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Matam 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 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Matam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°17°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
February36°20°1.0 mm11 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
March40°22°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April43°25°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
May44°28°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦
June41°28°23 mm10 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
July37°26°73 mm10 km/h12 h 58 min✦
August35°25°116 mm9 km/h12 h 39 min✦
September35°25°83 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦
October38°25°16 mm6 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
November38°21°1.0 mm6 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
December35°18°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matam in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matam in February?

Days average 36 °C (97 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Matam?

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

How long are the days in Matam in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 37 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 12 min in December to 13 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Matam in February?

Hardly — February nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matam in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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