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Macheke Weather in February

Macheke in February

The short of it: Macheke in February averages a high of 25 °C (76 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 15° · rain 151 mm · daylight 12 h 43 min

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

February in Macheke brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 15°, with about 151 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 151 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 43 min in mid-February, 23 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 August and May.

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

February in Macheke, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 52 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
HeadlandsManicaland26 km SE24°14°136 mm
MaronderaMashonaland East Province32 km W24°14°164 mm
RusapeManicaland52 km SE26°16°141 mm
MurewaMashonaland East Province56 km N26°16°165 mm
RuwaMashonaland East Province70 km WNW26°15°161 mm
NyazuraManicaland71 km SSE27°16°157 mm
EpworthHarare79 km WNW26°16°154 mm
ChitungwizaHarare83 km W27°16°146 mm

The Almanac · Macheke 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 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 151 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Macheke by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°15°203 mm8 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
February25°15°151 mm7 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
March24°13°106 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
April23°11°48 mm7 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May22°8°11 mm6 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°6°4.0 mm7 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July20°5°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°7°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°10°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°13°26 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°14°112 mm8 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
December25°15°189 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macheke in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macheke in February?

Days average 25 °C (76 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 151 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Macheke?

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

How long are the days in Macheke in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 3 min in June to 13 h 13 min in December.

Does it snow in Macheke in February?

Hardly — February nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Macheke in February?

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

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