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Chimanimani Weather in February

Chimanimani in February

The short of it: Chimanimani in February averages a high of 24 °C (74 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 212 mm (8.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 14° · rain 212 mm · daylight 12 h 46 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Chimanimani an average February high of 24°, a low of 14° and some 212 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 24°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 212 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 46 min in mid-February, 26 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Chimanimani runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Chipinge, 50 km to the SSW, is 3° warmer by day.

February in Chimanimani, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 65 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 46 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChipingeManicaland50 km SSW26°17°222 mm
MachipandaManica92 km N28°18°160 mm
MessicaManica93 km NNE30°19°207 mm
MutareManicaland94 km NNW27°17°152 mm
ManicaManica96 km N29°18°190 mm
ChimoioManica100 km NE30°20°226 mm
PenhalongaManicaland103 km N26°16°160 mm
OdziManicaland105 km NNW29°18°124 mm

The Almanac · Chimanimani Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 24°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 212 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Chimanimani by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January23°14°277 mm8 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦
February24°14°212 mm7 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
March22°13°189 mm6 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April21°11°53 mm6 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°21 mm6 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°7°22 mm7 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°7°17 mm8 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°8°7.0 mm8 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°10°15 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°12°34 mm10 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
November24°14°114 mm9 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
December24°14°223 mm8 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chimanimani in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chimanimani in February?

Days average 24 °C (74 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 212 mm (8.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 24°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 212 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Chimanimani?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Chimanimani in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 46 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 56 min in June to 13 h 19 min in December.

Does it snow in Chimanimani in February?

Hardly — February nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chimanimani in February?

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

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