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Tarakea Weather in February

Tarakea in February

The short of it: Tarakea in February averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 14° · rain 67 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & August

February in Tarakea brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 14°, with about 67 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Tarakea, with afternoons near 27°. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Tarakea runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Illasit, 5 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Tarakea, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 29 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IllasitKajiado County5 km N28°14°65 mm
OloitokitokKajiado County10 km NW28°14°64 mm
RomboKajiado County15 km ESE31°16°48 mm
KimanaKajiado County23 km N31°16°50 mm
IsinetiKajiado County30 km NNW31°16°44 mm
TavetaTaita Taveta46 km SSE33°19°37 mm
MoshiKilimanjaro47 km SSW33°18°40 mm
Boma la NgombeKilimanjaro59 km SW32°17°45 mm
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The Almanac · Tarakea Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The height of summer in Tarakea, with afternoons near 27°. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Tarakea by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°14°96 mm12 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
February27°14°67 mm13 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
March26°15°208 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April24°15°200 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
May22°14°81 mm10 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
June21°12°22 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°11°13 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°11°14 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°11°16 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°13°60 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November25°14°205 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
December25°14°180 mm10 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tarakea in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tarakea in February?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Tarakea, with afternoons near 27°. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Tarakea?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Tarakea 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 Tarakea in February?

Hardly — February nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tarakea in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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