SeasonMapPemba weather in February
Mozambique
February in Pemba: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Pemba · #776 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pemba climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 232 mm / 9.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pemba in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Pemba's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherPemba's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
February coincides with Cyclone season.
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What's on in Pemba in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Cyclone season
1 Dec – 15 Apr · usuallyThe hot, rainy season from December to April brings irregular but sometimes heavy rain and strong winds, and this part of the coast lies within range of the South-West Indian Ocean's cyclone season. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk23 rainy days and about 232 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Pemba in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Pemba?
- February in Pemba: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Pemba on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Pemba in February?
- In February, Pemba averages a daily high of 29.8°C and a low of 24.7°C, with about 231.7 mm of rain over roughly 23.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pemba in February?
- Pemba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in February.