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Headlands Weather in February

Headlands in February

The short of it: Headlands in February averages a high of 24 °C (76 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 14° · rain 136 mm · daylight 12 h 43 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & August

Thirty years of records give Headlands an average February high of 24°, a low of 14° and some 136 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 24°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 43 min in mid-February, 24 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 April and August.

Against its neighbours, Headlands runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Macheke, 26 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Headlands, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 64 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 43 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MachekeMashonaland East Province26 km NW25°15°151 mm
RusapeManicaland29 km SSE26°16°141 mm
NyazuraManicaland49 km SSE27°16°157 mm
MaronderaMashonaland East Province54 km W24°14°164 mm
NyangaManicaland74 km E22°13°214 mm
MurewaMashonaland East Province76 km NNW26°16°165 mm
OdziManicaland85 km SSE29°18°124 mm
PenhalongaManicaland96 km SE26°16°160 mm

The Almanac · Headlands 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 136 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Headlands by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°14°200 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
February24°14°136 mm7 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
March24°13°99 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
April23°11°36 mm7 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°7°8.0 mm6 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°5°2.0 mm7 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°5°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°7°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°9°4.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°12°25 mm9 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°13°115 mm9 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
December24°14°176 mm7 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Headlands in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Headlands in February?

Days average 24 °C (76 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 24°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Headlands?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and August.

How long are the days in Headlands in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 2 min in June to 13 h 13 min in December.

Does it snow in Headlands in February?

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

What should I pack for Headlands in February?

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

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