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Lupane Weather in February

Lupane in February

The short of it: Lupane in February averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 128 mm · daylight 12 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lupane an average February high of 30°, a low of 17° and some 128 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 44 min in mid-February, 25 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Lupane runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Kamativi Mine, 105 km to the NW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Lupane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 26 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 44 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kamativi MineMatabeleland North105 km NW30°19°144 mm
DeteMatabeleland North105 km WNW29°18°133 mm
InyatiMatabeleland North137 km SE28°16°123 mm
GokweMidlands Province144 km NE28°17°156 mm
MaitengweNorth-East147 km SSW30°17°111 mm
HwangeMatabeleland North152 km WNW31°19°134 mm
BingaMatabeleland North154 km NNW32°22°168 mm
BulawayoBulawayo158 km SSE28°16°119 mm

The Almanac · Lupane 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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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Lupane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°154 mm9 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦
February30°17°128 mm9 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
March30°16°76 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April30°13°24 mm8 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
May27°8°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°5°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°5°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°8°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
September33°12°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October35°17°17 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
November33°18°76 mm11 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦
December31°18°154 mm9 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lupane in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lupane in February?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Lupane?

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

How long are the days in Lupane in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 44 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 0 min in June to 13 h 16 min in December.

Does it snow in Lupane in February?

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

What should I pack for Lupane in February?

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

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