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Moroto Weather in February

Moroto in February

The short of it: Moroto in February averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 17° · rain 16 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Moroto an average February high of 32°, a low of 17° and some 16 mm of rain. No month in Moroto runs warmer: highs about 32°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 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 December and January.

Against its neighbours, Moroto runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Amudat, 72 km to the SSE, is 2° cooler by day.

February in Moroto, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AmudatNorthern Region72 km SSE30°16°15 mm
KotidoNorthern Region77 km NW33°18°15 mm
LokicharTurkana County111 km E35°20°6.0 mm
AbimNorthern Region112 km W31°17°18 mm
LodwarTurkana County122 km ENE38°23°4.0 mm
KainukTurkana County126 km SE33°19°13 mm
KapchorwaEastern Region128 km S28°14°31 mm
KakumaTurkana County133 km N38°22°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Moroto Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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No month in Moroto runs warmer: highs about 32°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Moroto by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°16°9.0 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
February32°17°16 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
March31°17°55 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°17°118 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
May29°16°102 mm9 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
June28°16°76 mm9 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
July28°16°111 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
August28°15°103 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
September29°15°56 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October29°15°56 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
November29°16°56 mm7 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
December30°16°32 mm8 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Moroto in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Moroto in February?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. No month in Moroto runs warmer: highs about 32°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Moroto?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Moroto in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Moroto in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Moroto in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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