Mafia Island Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mafia Island, Tanzania in February.

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Kilindoni Utende

Planning a journey to Mafia Island, Tanzania this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Mafia Island in February

Mafia Island, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. February in Mafia Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Kilindoni. On average, February is the warmest month of the year in Mafia Island, Tanzania. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mafia Island, Tanzania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

February is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 74 mm (2.9 in) in Kilindoni.

Explore Mafia Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mafia Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kilindoni)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mafia Island in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mafia Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mafia Island

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Mafia Island, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Mafia Island (February)

Precipitation variation in Mafia Island (February)

Kilindoni

In February Kilindoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
8 days
14 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
mixed
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Utende

In February Utende generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
8 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mafia Island, in Tanzania.

In our records: Tanzania February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Tanzania in our climate database (2002 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest February day in Tanzania reached 40°C (104°F) in Kwangwazi on February 3, 2014.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mafia Island in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kilindoni 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Utende 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Mafia Island weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mafia Island, Tanzania in February?

In February, Mafia Island, Tanzania generally has good weather conditions. Kilindoni sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Mafia Island, Tanzania in February?

Daytime temperatures in Kilindoni peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in February, dropping to about 27°C (81°F) overnight.

Does Mafia Island, Tanzania get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Mafia Island, Tanzania during February, with Kilindoni averaging close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Mafia Island, Tanzania?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Kilindoni, February might be a good time to visit Mafia Island, Tanzania. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly excellent weather in Kilindoni. On the other hand, the months of March and April tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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