Weather in February in Northern Cape
Thinking about venturing to Northern Cape this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Northern Cape in February?
Northern Cape is a region in South Africa. February in Northern Cape generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of February is in the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Sutherland at 29°C to very hot in Augrabies at 36°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Augrabies and 15°C in Sutherland. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kotzeshoop with an average of 11 mm to moderate rainfall in Kimberley with 74 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Upington enjoys close to 299 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Northern Cape in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Northern Cape climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Northern Cape?
Upington
In February Upington generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Springbok
In February Springbok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kathu
In February Kathu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kotzeshoop
In February Kotzeshoop generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hanover Road
In February Hanover Road generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Northern Cape, in South Africa.
Is February the best time to visit Northern Cape?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Upington, February may not be the ideal time to visit Northern Cape.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Upington. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.
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