Mbeya Region Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mbeya Region, Tanzania in February.

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Matema Beach Mbeya Tukuyu

Considering a trip to Mbeya Region, Tanzania this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Mbeya Region in February

Mbeya Region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. Mbeya Region, Tanzania has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect warm temperatures and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Matema Beach.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tukuyu with an average of 203 mm (8 in) to heavy rainfall in Matema Beach with 441 mm (17 in).

Explore Mbeya Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mbeya Region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Matema Beach)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March25°C (77°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June21°C (70°F) July21°C (70°F) August22°C (72°F) This monthSeptember25°C (77°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mbeya Region in February

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

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 Mbeya Region

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

Temperature range in Mbeya Region (February)

Precipitation variation in Mbeya Region (February)

Matema Beach

In February Matema Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
459 mm (18 in)
441 mm (17 in)
682 mm (27 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Matema Beach →

Mbeya

In February Mbeya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
352 mm (14 in)
314 mm (12 in)
366 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Mbeya →

Tukuyu

In February Tukuyu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
228 mm (9 in)
203 mm (8 in)
323 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Tukuyu →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mbeya Region, 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 Mbeya Region in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matema Beach 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 441 mm (17 in)
Mbeya 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 314 mm (12 in)
Tukuyu 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 203 mm (8 in)

Mbeya Region weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mbeya Region, Tanzania in February?

February in Mbeya Region, Tanzania brings less favorable weather. In Matema Beach, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Mbeya Region, Tanzania in February?

Daytime temperatures in Matema Beach peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in February, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does Mbeya Region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in February?

Yes. February brings heavy rainfall to Mbeya Region, Tanzania, with Matema Beach averaging around 441 mm (17 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Mbeya Region, Tanzania?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Mbeya Region, Tanzania with often less favorable weather in Matema Beach.

On average, the best time to visit Mbeya Region, Tanzania is in June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Matema Beach. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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