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Moshi Weather in February

Moshi in February

The short of it: Moshi in February averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 18° · rain 40 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

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

February in Moshi brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 18°, with about 40 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Moshi, with afternoons near 33°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Moshi runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Boma la Ngombe, 20 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Moshi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Boma la NgombeKilimanjaro20 km W32°17°45 mm
TavetaTaita Taveta39 km E33°19°37 mm
KingoriArusha40 km W30°16°57 mm
MerelaniArusha46 km WSW33°19°47 mm
TarakeaKilimanjaro47 km NNE27°14°67 mm
MbuguniArusha49 km WSW33°19°48 mm
IllasitKajiado County51 km NNE28°14°65 mm
OloitokitokKajiado County51 km NNE28°14°64 mm

The Almanac · Moshi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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The height of summer in Moshi, with afternoons near 33°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Moshi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°18°42 mm12 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
February33°18°40 mm12 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
March32°19°108 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April29°19°211 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May26°18°108 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
June25°17°17 mm9 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°16°10 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°16°9.0 mm11 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°16°7.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°17°31 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November31°19°82 mm10 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
December31°18°54 mm12 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Moshi in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Moshi in February?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Moshi, with afternoons near 33°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Moshi?

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

How long are the days in Moshi in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Moshi in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Moshi in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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