Nkhata Bay Weather in February

What's the weather like in Nkhata Bay (Northern Region) in February 2024?

The climate in Nkhata Bay during February can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

February is in the summer in Nkhata Bay and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

Nkhata Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.5°C 83.2°F
Nightly temperature 20.6°C 69°F
Average temperature 24.5°C 76.1°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 212 mm 8.4 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 28.7°C 83.7°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 5kph 3 mph

On average February is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nkhata Bay with around 212mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Nkhata Bay

Nkhata Bay average temperature in February

February rainfall

Nkhata Bay average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Nkhata Bay average rain in February

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nkhata Bay in February 2024.

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Nkhata Bay weather stats

Nkhata Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: November 30.1°C 86.2°F
Driest month: September 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: September 10.5hrs
Coldest month: July 24.9°C 76.8°F
Wettest month: March 362mm 14.3ins
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