Mafia Island weather in February
Planning a getaway to Mafia Island this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Mafia Island in February?
Mafia Island is a region in Tanzania. February in Mafia Island generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Karatu at 28°C to very warm in Selous Game Reserve at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Selous Game Reserve and 16°C in Karatu. In Mafia Island, February typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arusha City with an average of 74 mm to heavy rainfall in Karatu with 227 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mafia Island in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mafia Island climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Mafia Island?
Karatu
In February Karatu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kilindoni
In February Kilindoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Arusha City
In February Arusha City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Serengeti National Park
In February Serengeti National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Selous Game Reserve
In February Selous Game Reserve generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mafia Island, in Tanzania.
Is February the best time to visit Mafia Island?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Mafia Island due to the typically unpleasant weather in Karatu.
On average, the best time to visit Mafia Island is in June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Karatu. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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