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Kitama Weather in February

Kitama in February

The short of it: Kitama in February averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 21° · rain 197 mm · daylight 12 h 27 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

February in Kitama brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 21°, with about 197 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 197 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 27 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Kitama runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Tandahimba, 12 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Kitama, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 22 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 27 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TandahimbaMtwara12 km WSW30°21°199 mm
NanyambaMtwara12 km ENE30°21°196 mm
NamikupaMtwara20 km SW30°21°208 mm
NanhyangaMtwara22 km WSW31°21°210 mm
MahutaMtwara35 km WSW30°20°245 mm
KitangariMtwara44 km W30°21°198 mm
LuchinguMtwara48 km WSW29°20°229 mm
NewalaMtwara53 km WSW29°20°227 mm

The Almanac · Kitama Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 197 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Kitama by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°21°175 mm5 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
February31°21°197 mm5 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
March30°21°234 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April29°21°142 mm5 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
May29°19°32 mm7 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°6.0 mm7 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°18°10 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October30°19°20 mm9 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
November31°21°56 mm8 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
December32°21°133 mm6 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kitama in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kitama in February?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 197 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Kitama?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Kitama in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 27 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 30 min in June to 12 h 45 min in December.

Does it snow in Kitama in February?

Hardly — February nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kitama in February?

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

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