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Matonga Weather in February

Matonga in February

The short of it: Matonga in February averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 66 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

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

Thirty years of records give Matonga an average February high of 30°, a low of 17° and some 66 mm of rain. The height of summer in Matonga, with afternoons near 30°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Matonga runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Nyakabindi, 30 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Matonga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NyakabindiSimiyu30 km SSW30°17°60 mm
MaswaSimiyu35 km SSW30°17°59 mm
BundaMara47 km NNW30°18°67 mm
BariadiSimiyu48 km SSW30°17°55 mm
IssenyeMara51 km NNE30°18°64 mm
NyamuswaMara54 km N29°17°73 mm
ButiamaMara70 km N29°17°76 mm
MaguMwanza74 km WSW30°18°74 mm

The Almanac · Matonga 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 Matonga, with afternoons near 30°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Matonga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°17°71 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
February30°17°66 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
March30°17°112 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April29°18°117 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May28°17°49 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June29°16°25 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°15°5.0 mm15 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°15°20 mm12 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°16°25 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October30°17°43 mm11 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
November29°18°94 mm10 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
December28°17°92 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matonga in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matonga in February?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Matonga, with afternoons near 30°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Matonga?

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

How long are the days in Matonga in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Matonga in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matonga in February?

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

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