February weather forecast
Calangute, India

The last month of the winter, February, is another tropical month in Calangute, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.2°C (90°F) and min 22.4°C (72.3°F).
An excellent water temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) and only 0.5 rainfall days, with 1mm (0.04") of accumulated rainfall, makes February a prime for swimming and other water activities.

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Calangute's average high-temperature at the onset of February, reaching a still tropical 32.2°C (90°F) from January's 31.5°C (88.7°F). In February, the temperature drops to an average of 22.4°C (72.3°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index for February is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Calangute, the average relative humidity in February is 58%.

Rainfall

January, February and April are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater are January through March, July through September and December, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: Water activities in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable even during extended periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Calangute, India, is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:42 pm IST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Calangute are January and February, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Calangute. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Stay alert! Reflective properties of sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.