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Penhalonga Weather in February

Penhalonga in February

The short of it: Penhalonga in February averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 16° · rain 160 mm · daylight 12 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Penhalonga an average February high of 26°, a low of 16° and some 160 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 160 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 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Penhalonga runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Mutare, 9 km to the SSW, is 2° warmer by day.

February in Penhalonga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 45 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 44 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MutareManicaland9 km SSW27°17°152 mm
MachipandaManica11 km SSE28°18°160 mm
ManicaManica19 km ESE29°18°190 mm
OdziManicaland32 km WSW29°18°124 mm
MessicaManica42 km ESE30°19°207 mm
NyazuraManicaland59 km WNW27°16°157 mm
RusapeManicaland72 km NW26°16°141 mm
NyangaManicaland75 km N22°13°214 mm

The Almanac · Penhalonga 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 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 160 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Penhalonga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°16°205 mm7 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
February26°16°160 mm7 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
March25°14°119 mm7 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April23°12°41 mm7 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°9°16 mm6 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°7°12 mm6 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°7°8.0 mm6 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°8°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°11°15 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°14°29 mm10 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°15°99 mm9 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
December26°16°197 mm7 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Penhalonga in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Penhalonga in February?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 160 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Penhalonga?

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

How long are the days in Penhalonga 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 Penhalonga in February?

Hardly — February nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Penhalonga in February?

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

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