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Marka Weather in February

Marka in February

The short of it: Marka in February averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 12 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 22° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 12 h 4 min

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

Thirty years of records give Marka an average February high of 32°, a low of 22° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 0.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 4 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Marka runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Qoryooley, 28 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Marka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 4 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
QoryooleyLower Shabeelle28 km WNW33°22°0.0 mm
AfgooyeLower Shabeelle61 km NE35°21°1.0 mm
MogadishuBanaadir73 km ENE33°21°1.0 mm
WanlaweynLower Shabeelle101 km N36°21°1.0 mm
BuurhakabaBay143 km NNW36°21°0.0 mm
JawharMiddle Shabele143 km NE36°22°1.0 mm
MahaddayweyneMiddle Shabele163 km NNE35°21°1.0 mm
BaidoaBay199 km NW36°21°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Marka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 0.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Marka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°1.0 mm19 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
February32°22°0.0 mm17 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
March33°23°6.0 mm14 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
April33°24°97 mm14 km/h12 h 9 min✦
May32°23°88 mm14 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
June30°22°69 mm18 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
July29°21°60 mm18 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
August29°21°39 mm18 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
September30°22°14 mm16 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October31°23°34 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
November31°22°70 mm12 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
December32°22°14 mm17 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marka in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marka in February?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 0.0 mm of rain.

Is February a good time to visit Marka?

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

How long are the days in Marka in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 4 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Marka in February?

Hardly — February nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marka in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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