February weather forecast
Tsumkwe, Namibia

The weather in Tsumkwe continues its balmy journey into February, albeit with some slight decrease in intensity compared to January. The high temperatures persist, along with daylight hours that still exceed 12 daily. As February follows January's rainy season pattern, it provides another month of rainfall, with an average of 114mm (4.49") expected across 13 days. The combination of heat, daylight, and rainfall continues to nourish the city’s vast landscapes. It is a pleasantly humid month, hence ideal for enjoying the outdoors.

Temperature

February's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still hot 31°C (87.8°F) from January. In Tsumkwe, the nighttime chill during February is a clear shift from the day's highs, with an average of 19°C (66.2°F).

Rainfall

In Tsumkwe, in February, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 65 rainfall days, and 467mm (18.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:05 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January through March, November and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In February, a daily UV index of 12 turns into the following recommendations:
Practice every precaution of necessity, unprotected skin and eyes might burn in minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Sunscreen with a sun protection factor of no less than 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently on overcast days, including after every swim or outdoor activity.