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Gombe Weather in February

Gombe in February

The short of it: Gombe in February averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 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 29° · low 17° · rain 53 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

February in Gombe brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 17°, with about 53 mm of rain over the month. No month in Gombe runs warmer: highs about 29°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 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, Gombe runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Mityana, 25 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Gombe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MityanaCentral Region25 km NNW29°17°50 mm
MpigiCentral Region25 km E29°17°55 mm
KasanjeCentral Region35 km E29°18°60 mm
NamayumbaCentral Region40 km NNE30°17°48 mm
KakiriCentral Region41 km NE30°17°48 mm
LukayaCentral Region44 km SW29°17°49 mm
KatabiCentral Region44 km ESE28°18°63 mm
KizibaCentral Region45 km NE30°17°47 mm

The Almanac · Gombe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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No month in Gombe runs warmer: highs about 29°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Gombe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°17°53 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February29°17°53 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March28°17°94 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April27°18°153 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°17°104 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June27°17°50 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July26°16°39 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°16°83 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September27°17°84 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°17°117 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November27°17°118 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December27°17°82 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gombe in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gombe in February?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. No month in Gombe runs warmer: highs about 29°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Gombe?

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

How long are the days in Gombe in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Gombe in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gombe in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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