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Mtama Weather in February

Mtama in February

The short of it: Mtama in February averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 157 mm (6.2 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 32° · low 23° · rain 157 mm · daylight 12 h 27 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mtama an average February high of 32°, a low of 23° and some 157 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 157 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, Mtama runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Nyangao, 10 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Mtama, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 17 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 27 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NyangaoLindi10 km WSW31°22°159 mm
NangangaMtwara25 km WSW32°23°161 mm
MingoyoLindi35 km NE32°24°139 mm
KitangariMtwara39 km S30°21°198 mm
LindiLindi51 km NE32°24°130 mm
MbekenyeraLindi54 km NW30°22°150 mm
RuangwaLindi54 km WNW30°22°153 mm
TandahimbaMtwara58 km SSE30°21°199 mm
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The Almanac · Mtama Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 157 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Mtama by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°140 mm6 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦
February32°23°157 mm6 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
March31°23°181 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April31°22°124 mm6 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
May31°21°38 mm8 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
June30°19°8.0 mm8 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July30°18°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
August30°19°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September30°20°9.0 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October31°21°20 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
November33°23°49 mm9 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
December33°23°110 mm7 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mtama in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mtama in February?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 157 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mtama?

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

How long are the days in Mtama in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 27 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 31 min in June to 12 h 43 min in December.

Does it snow in Mtama in February?

Hardly — February nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mtama in February?

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

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