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Gamba Weather in February

Gamba in February

The short of it: Gamba in February averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 24° · rain 62 mm · daylight 12 h 18 min

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

Thirty years of records give Gamba an average February high of 32°, a low of 24° and some 62 mm of rain. The height of summer in Gamba, with afternoons near 32°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 18 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Gamba runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Mkokotoni, 6 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Gamba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 18 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MkokotoniZanzibar North6 km WNW32°24°62 mm
KijiniZanzibar North6 km NNE32°24°60 mm
KiwengwaZanzibar North13 km SE33°24°53 mm
NungwiZanzibar North19 km N32°24°54 mm
BububuZanzibar Urban/West24 km SSW32°24°59 mm
Koani NdogoZanzibar Central/South26 km S32°24°62 mm
KoaniZanzibar Central/South26 km S32°24°62 mm
ZanzibarZanzibar Urban/West31 km SSW33°24°59 mm
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The Almanac · Gamba Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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The height of summer in Gamba, with afternoons near 32°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Gamba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°24°64 mm13 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
February32°24°62 mm10 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
March32°24°182 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April30°24°397 mm10 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
May30°23°337 mm12 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
June29°22°87 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
July29°21°64 mm15 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
August29°20°63 mm12 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
September30°20°47 mm13 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
October31°21°78 mm15 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
November31°23°155 mm12 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
December32°24°133 mm11 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gamba in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gamba in February?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Gamba, with afternoons near 32°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Gamba?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Gamba in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 18 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 47 min in June to 12 h 28 min in December.

Does it snow in Gamba in February?

Hardly — February nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gamba in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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