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Mashava Weather in February

Mashava in February

The short of it: Mashava in February averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 17° · rain 106 mm · daylight 12 h 47 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Mashava an average February high of 28°, a low of 17° and some 106 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 47 min in mid-February, 26 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Mashava runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Masvingo, 36 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

February in Mashava, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 26 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 47 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MasvingoMasvingo Province36 km E28°17°114 mm
ZvishavaneMasvingo Province54 km SW30°18°112 mm
ShurugwiMidlands Province64 km NW27°16°172 mm
MvumaMidlands Province84 km N27°16°118 mm
LalapanziMidlands Province85 km NNW27°15°140 mm
GweruMidlands Province95 km NW28°16°135 mm
ShanganiMidlands Province120 km WNW27°15°127 mm
ChivhuMashonaland East Province121 km NNE26°15°128 mm

The Almanac · Mashava 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 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Mashava by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°18°132 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
February28°17°106 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
March27°16°72 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April26°13°21 mm8 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°10°6.0 mm6 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°7°4.0 mm7 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°7°1.0 mm7 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°9°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°13°5.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October31°16°16 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
November30°17°83 mm10 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦
December29°18°138 mm9 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mashava in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mashava in February?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mashava?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Mashava in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 47 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 56 min in June to 13 h 20 min in December.

Does it snow in Mashava in February?

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

What should I pack for Mashava in February?

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

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