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Masvingo Weather in February

Masvingo in February

The short of it: Masvingo in February averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 114 mm (4.5 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 114 mm · daylight 12 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Masvingo an average February high of 28°, a low of 17° and some 114 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 114 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, Masvingo runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Mashava, 36 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Masvingo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 35 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
MashavaMasvingo Province36 km W28°17°106 mm
ZvishavaneMasvingo Province85 km WSW30°18°112 mm
MvumaMidlands Province93 km NNW27°16°118 mm
ShurugwiMidlands Province96 km WNW27°16°172 mm
LalapanziMidlands Province106 km NW27°15°140 mm
ChivhuMashonaland East Province116 km N26°15°128 mm
GweruMidlands Province126 km WNW28°16°135 mm
ChiredziMasvingo Province140 km SE32°21°117 mm
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The Almanac · Masvingo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Masvingo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°18°149 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
February28°17°114 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
March27°16°86 mm7 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April26°13°24 mm7 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°9°10 mm6 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°7°8.0 mm7 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°6°3.0 mm7 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°9°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°12°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°15°17 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November30°17°85 mm10 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦
December29°18°153 mm8 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Masvingo in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Masvingo in February?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Masvingo?

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

How long are the days in Masvingo in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 47 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 55 min in June to 13 h 20 min in December.

Does it snow in Masvingo in February?

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

What should I pack for Masvingo in February?

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

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