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Mataika Weather in February

Mataika in February

The short of it: Mataika in February averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 25 °C (76 °F), with 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 25° · rain 237 mm · daylight 12 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mataika an average February high of 30°, a low of 25° and some 237 mm of rain. No month in Mataika runs warmer: highs about 30°. Wet spells are common — about 237 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 44 min in mid-February, 24 minutes less than a month before.

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 August.

Against its neighbours, Mataika runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Leimātu'a, 3 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Mataika, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 65 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 44 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Leimātu'aVavau3 km NW30°25°237 mm
Ta'aneaVavau3 km ENE30°25°252 mm
NeiafuVavau4 km SSW30°25°241 mm
TefisiVavau5 km WSW30°25°241 mm
PangaimotuVavau8 km SSW30°25°254 mm
LongomapuVavau10 km WSW30°24°244 mm
Fangale’oungaHaapai132 km SSW30°24°205 mm
PangaiHaapai139 km SSW30°24°215 mm

The Almanac · Mataika 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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No month in Mataika runs warmer: highs about 30°. Wet spells are common — about 237 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Mataika by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°302 mm14 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦
February30°25°237 mm14 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
March30°24°272 mm11 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April29°24°272 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
May28°23°178 mm14 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦
June27°22°143 mm15 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
July26°21°94 mm15 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
August26°21°121 mm15 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
September27°21°140 mm16 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October28°22°201 mm15 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
November29°23°173 mm13 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦
December29°24°196 mm15 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mataika in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mataika in February?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 25 °C (76 °F), with about 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain over the month. No month in Mataika runs warmer: highs about 30°. Wet spells are common — about 237 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mataika?

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

How long are the days in Mataika in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 44 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 1 min in June to 13 h 15 min in December.

Does it snow in Mataika in February?

Hardly — February nights average 25 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mataika in February?

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

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