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February · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 41/100

Benguela in February

Mixed · 41/100Beach 71/100
High / low30° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation46 mm13 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
12.58° S, 13.40° EElevation 30 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goBenguela · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41February
Best timeJun–Aug
February: high / low30° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Benguela averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 46 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 55%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

February scores 41/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Benguela. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:06 and sets at 18:36 local time, giving 12 h 30 min of daylight. Days shorten by 18 minutes over the month.

Why 41/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%55%
Dry days · 33%11%
Clear skies · 25%58%

Beach score this month: 71/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Benguela this month

Catumbela
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Catumbela

Benguela · 23 km NE
29°Feb high
12wet days
44score
Catumbela
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Navegantes

Benguela · 1.9 km SW
29°Feb high
13wet days
42score
Navegantes
Lobito
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Lobito

Benguela · 28 km NE
28°Feb high
12wet days
48score
Lobito
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Where to go in February
Tômbua
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Tômbua

Namibe
27°Feb high
8wet days
71score
Tômbua
Moçâmedes
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2

Moçâmedes

Namibe
28°Feb high
10wet days
59score
Moçâmedes
Lubango
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Lubango

Huíla
23°Feb high
13wet days
58score
Lubango
Chibia
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Chibia

Huíla
26°Feb high
16wet days
54score
Chibia
·Questions

Benguela in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Benguela?

February scores 41/100 for Benguela, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 30°C with 13 wet days.

How warm is Benguela in February?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 24°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Benguela in February?

Benguela receives about 46 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 13 days.

Can you swim in Benguela in February?

The sea averages 27°C in February, warm enough for most swimmers.