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Mpanda Weather in February

Mpanda in February

The short of it: Mpanda in February averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 19 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 145 mm · daylight 12 h 19 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mpanda an average February high of 31°, a low of 21° and some 145 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 19 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, Mpanda runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Usevia, 86 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Mpanda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 19 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UseviaKatavi86 km SSE33°21°122 mm
KaremaKatavi88 km SW32°22°138 mm
InyongaKatavi118 km ESE30°19°128 mm
KirandoRukwa130 km SSW34°24°123 mm
NamanyereRukwa130 km S28°17°147 mm
NgurukaKigoma137 km N29°18°119 mm
ChalaRukwa140 km S25°15°147 mm
UvinzaKigoma157 km NNW28°18°113 mm

The Almanac · Mpanda 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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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Mpanda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°21°148 mm6 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
February31°21°145 mm8 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
March31°20°157 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April31°20°124 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
May32°19°14 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
June31°17°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
July31°16°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
August32°17°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September34°19°4.0 mm11 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
October34°21°21 mm11 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
November33°22°107 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
December31°21°183 mm8 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mpanda in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mpanda in February?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 145 mm (5.7 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 145 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mpanda?

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

How long are the days in Mpanda in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 19 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 45 min in June to 12 h 29 min in December.

Does it snow in Mpanda in February?

Hardly — February nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mpanda in February?

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

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