February weather forecastMon Desert, Mauritius

February

Weather in February

The last month of the summer, February, is also a moderately hot month in Mon Desert, Mauritius, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°C (83.5°F) and 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

Mon Desert's temperatures peak on average in February, reaching 28.6°C (83.5°F) at their highest and 26°C (78.8°F) at their lowest.

Heat index

For February, the heat index is computed to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Mon Desert are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In February, in Mon Desert, the rain falls for 19.7 days. Throughout February, 92mm (3.62") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mon Desert, Mauritius, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 480mm (18.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Mon Desert is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:37 +04.

Sunshine

In Mon Desert, the average sunshine in February is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during February morphs into the following directions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

February is the warmest month of the year in Mon Desert, registering average temperatures as high as 28.6°C (83.5°F) and as low as 26°C (78.8°F).

The high-temperature, in February, in Mon Desert, records 28.6°C (83.5°F), while the low-temperature is 26°C (78.8°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Mon Desert, Mauritius.

In Mon Desert, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.

In Mon Desert, Mauritius, in February, during 19.7 rainfall days, 92mm (3.62") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In February, the average day length is 12h and 46min.

On the first day of February in Mon Desert, Mauritius, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:37 +04.

The average sunshine duration in February in Mon Desert is 8.6h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Mon Desert is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

28.3°C

28.6°C

28.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18.8km/h

18km/h

19.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.9

5.2

7.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Mon Desert, Mauritius

Average high temperature in February: 28.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (23.5°C).

Average low temperature in February: 26°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.3°C).

Average pressure in February
Mon Desert, Mauritius

Average pressure in February: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in February
Mon Desert, Mauritius

Average wind speed in February: 17.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (23.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (17.1km/h).

Average humidity in February
Mon Desert, Mauritius

Average humidity in February: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (73%).

Average rainfall in February
Mon Desert, Mauritius

Average rainfall in February: 92mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (8mm).

Average rainfall days in February
Mon Desert, Mauritius

Average rainfall days in February: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.5 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Mon Desert, Mauritius

Average daylight in February: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

Average sunshine in February: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in February
Mon Desert, Mauritius

Average sunshine days in February: 5.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Mon Desert, Mauritius

Average UV index in February: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in February
Mon Desert, Mauritius

Average cloud cover in February: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in February
Mon Desert, Mauritius

Average visibility in February: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).