Tofo weather in February
February in Tofo: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#11 of 12 months in Tofo · #408 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 31°C
- Nights
- 24°C
- Wet days
- 13
- Sun
- 11 h
- Humidity
- 76%
- Daylight
- 13 h
Traveller notes on Tofo in February
Other months in Tofo
Tofo forum threads describe January as genuinely hot, with late January into February marking the start of cyclone season locally - rain is a real feature of the month, though posters said it's typically quick, passing showers rather than sustained downpours, with year-to-year variation tied partly to El Niño patterns. On diving specifically, regulars were clear there isn't really a bad month at Tofo - January/summer is actually a better window for whale shark sightings, with giant manta rays present year-round regardless of season, making the rain a secondary consideration for anyone visiting primarily to dive.
Forum posters describe August as one of the coolest months at Tofo, both air and water - highs generally 24-27C - with a cold current pushing up from South Africa driving the chillier sea. Divers report a 5mm wetsuit is still manageable in July-August but genuinely chilly, and posters are consistent that June through September overall counts as a very good window to visit, with September specifically noted as a touch warmer than the peak of winter. Marine-life-wise, posters name Tofo's humpback whale season as running June through November, while giant manta ray sightings are described as a year-round draw regardless of the cooler winter water temperature.
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Tofo climate normals — February
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tofo 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 Tofo'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).
Fair weatherTofo's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Tofo in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Whale shark season
1 Oct – 15 Mar · usuallyDive seasonWhale sharks gather off the reef from October to March, most reliably in December and January when plankton blooms bring them close enough for the ocean-safari boats that launch straight off the beach at dawn. Source ↗
- Hazard
Cyclone season
15 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyThe South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season runs roughly November to April and this coast lies in its path: Tropical Cyclone Gezani made landfall on the Inhambane coast in February 2026. Dive boats and charter flights stand down when a system is tracking close. Source ↗
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Tofo in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Tofo?
- February in Tofo: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Tofo on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Tofo in February?
- In February, Tofo averages a daily high of 31.1°C and a low of 24.1°C, with about 117.4 mm of rain over roughly 13.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tofo in February?
- Tofo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in February.