Dakshina Kannada Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Dakshina Kannada

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
33.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
23.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
28.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
3 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
60%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+1°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Dakshina Kannada February Weather Overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Dakshina Kannada, with average highs near 33°C and lows around 23°C (mean 28°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 3 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

Dakshina Kannada February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Dakshina Kannada. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Februarys in Dakshina Kannada were 2016 and 2025 — when the month averaged 29°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 26.5°C. Typical February days reach 33°C with nights near 23°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp28.0°C→28.2°C+0.2°C
Max Temp32.9°C→33.2°C+0.3°C
Min Temp23.1°C→23.2°C+0.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

26.0°C–26.8°C1 yr (2%)
26.8°C–27.5°C8 yr (18%)
27.5°C–28.3°C18 yr (40%)
28.3°C–29.0°C18 yr (40%)

Dakshina Kannada February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Dakshina Kannada, averaging 3 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2013 with 36 mm, while the driest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Dakshina Kannada February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Dakshina Kannada during February averages 60%. The most humid February was 2024 at 66%, and the least humid was 1989 at 51%.

Dakshina Kannada February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Dakshina Kannada. The sunniest Februarys were 1999 and 2006 at 6.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1988, 1991 and 1993 at 5.7.

Dakshina Kannada February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Dakshina Kannada during February is 1.9 m/s. The windiest February was 1983 at 2.3 m/s, while the calmest were 2006 and 2023 at 1.5 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Dakshina Kannada

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Mild
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How February Ranks in Dakshina Kannada

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Dakshina Kannada Weather by Month

Dakshina Kannada February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp27.9°C27.8°C28.0°C28.2°C28.2°C+0.3°C
Avg High32.9°C32.9°C33.0°C33.1°C33.2°C+0.3°C
Avg Low22.9°C22.6°C23.0°C23.2°C23.2°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain3 mm1 mm3 mm5 mm4 mm+1 mm

Extreme February Records in Dakshina Kannada

🔥Warmest February37.4°C2019
🧊Coldest February18.5°C2011
🌧️Wettest February36 mm2013
🏜️Driest February0 mm1982
🌬️Windiest February2.3 m/s1983

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Dakshina Kannada have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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February has ranged from a record low of 18.5°C (2011) to a record high of 37.4°C (2019).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 3 mm, with a wettest year of 36 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Dakshina Kannada?

One of the best times to visit Dakshina Kannada

February is one of the best times to visit Dakshina Kannada. Expect days averaging 33°C and nights around 23°C (mean 28°C) — close to Dakshina Kannada's yearly average — with low rainfall (3 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Dakshina Kannada's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Dakshina Kannada Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Dakshina Kannada, with average highs near 33°C and lows around 23°C (mean 28°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 3 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 3 mm of rainfall in Dakshina Kannada, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 36 mm (2013), and the driest just 0 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 60% and average wind speed is 1.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 32.9°C to 33.2°C and overnight lows from 23.1°C to 23.2°C over the same span.
February Weather in Dakshina Kannada, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202534.4°C29.0°C23.7°C36.3°C21.8°C0 mm58%1.6 m/s6.1
202433.1°C28.3°C23.5°C35.5°C21.7°C0 mm66%1.7 m/s6.3
202334.3°C28.8°C23.2°C36.0°C21.4°C0 mm57%1.5 m/s6.2
202232.0°C27.5°C22.9°C34.0°C20.5°C0 mm65%1.7 m/s6
202132.1°C27.3°C22.5°C34.2°C19.4°C18 mm64%1.7 m/s6
202033.2°C28.4°C23.6°C35.8°C20.7°C3 mm61%1.7 m/s6
201933.9°C28.9°C23.9°C37.4°C21.9°C1 mm57%2 m/s6.2
201833.6°C28.3°C23.0°C36.5°C19.7°C5 mm55%1.7 m/s6
201734.2°C28.8°C23.4°C36.5°C21.8°C0 mm57%2 m/s6.2
2016 🔥33.5°C29.0°C24.5°C36.2°C21.7°C1 mm63%1.9 m/s5.8
201532.8°C27.8°C22.9°C34.4°C20.8°C1 mm58%1.8 m/s6.3
201432.4°C27.9°C23.3°C34.3°C21.4°C1 mm62%2 m/s6
2013 🌧️32.7°C28.1°C23.6°C35.7°C20.8°C36 mm63%1.8 m/s6
201233.5°C28.2°C22.9°C36.7°C20.7°C1 mm57%1.7 m/s6.2
2011 ❄️31.6°C26.5°C21.4°C33.7°C18.5°C3 mm63%1.8 m/s6.3
201032.8°C28.1°C23.4°C35.3°C20.7°C1 mm64%1.8 m/s6.1
200933.6°C28.5°C23.4°C35.8°C22.3°C0 mm61%1.9 m/s6.2
200832.2°C27.5°C22.9°C35.6°C20.6°C4 mm64%2.1 m/s5.9
200732.0°C27.1°C22.3°C33.5°C20.9°C1 mm63%1.9 m/s6.2
200633.5°C27.7°C21.8°C35.8°C18.9°C0 mm54%1.5 m/s6.6
200533.7°C28.5°C23.3°C35.8°C21.5°C1 mm59%1.9 m/s6.4
200433.6°C28.3°C23.0°C35.7°C21.2°C1 mm57%1.8 m/s6.3
200333.4°C28.7°C24.0°C35.0°C22.1°C7 mm62%1.9 m/s6.1
200233.2°C28.3°C23.5°C35.5°C21.3°C5 mm60%1.7 m/s6
200133.4°C28.2°C23.1°C34.8°C20.8°C1 mm62%1.9 m/s6.1
200031.6°C27.0°C22.5°C35.0°C20.4°C7 mm65%2.1 m/s6
199933.8°C28.6°C23.3°C36.7°C20.8°C2 mm57%1.6 m/s6.6
199832.5°C27.9°C23.4°C34.1°C21.2°C0 mm62%2 m/s5.8
199732.6°C27.0°C21.5°C35.3°C20.0°C0 mm59%2.1 m/s6
199633.1°C27.8°C22.5°C35.4°C19.5°C3 mm56%1.8 m/s5.9
199533.0°C28.0°C23.1°C34.1°C21.4°C0 mm61%2 m/s6
199432.3°C27.6°C22.9°C34.3°C21.7°C3 mm64%2.2 m/s5.9
199332.5°C27.1°C21.7°C34.3°C19.9°C0 mm57%1.9 m/s5.7
199232.3°C27.3°C22.3°C35.3°C20.7°C0 mm63%2.2 m/s5.8
199133.9°C28.4°C23.0°C35.2°C21.7°C0 mm55%2.1 m/s5.7
199033.0°C27.9°C22.7°C34.6°C20.6°C0 mm57%2 m/s5.9
198934.4°C28.3°C22.1°C35.9°C20.2°C0 mm51%1.9 m/s6.1
198833.4°C28.5°C23.5°C35.1°C20.1°C0 mm61%1.9 m/s5.7
198732.7°C27.5°C22.3°C34.6°C19.8°C0 mm56%2 m/s5.8
198631.5°C27.2°C22.8°C33.1°C20.3°C6 mm65%2 m/s5.8
198533.1°C28.2°C23.4°C35.3°C21.4°C0 mm62%2.1 m/s5.8
198432.9°C28.7°C24.4°C35.2°C22.4°C10 mm62%1.8 m/s5.8
198332.3°C27.1°C22.0°C34.1°C20.5°C0 mm59%2.3 m/s—
198233.0°C28.1°C23.2°C35.0°C21.9°C0 mm63%2.1 m/s—
198133.1°C27.7°C22.3°C35.3°C20.5°C7 mm58%1.7 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Dakshina Kannada February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Dakshina Kannada in February?▼

The average high in February is around 33°C with lows near 23°C (mean 28°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Dakshina Kannada in February?▼

February averages 3 mm of rainfall in Dakshina Kannada, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 36 mm in 2013.

What was the hottest February on record in Dakshina Kannada?▼

The hottest February reached 37.4°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 18.5°C in 2011.

Has February in Dakshina Kannada gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 32.9°C to 33.2°C and overnight lows from 23.1°C to 23.2°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Dakshina Kannada?▼

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Dakshina Kannada and one of the drier months, so plan for around 33°C daytime highs and 23°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Dakshina Kannada?▼

Not quite — February is the 9th coolest month in Dakshina Kannada, averaging 28°C.

What should I pack for Dakshina Kannada in February?▼

For February in Dakshina Kannada, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C.

Is Dakshina Kannada humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 60% — moderately humid.

How windy is Dakshina Kannada in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 1.9 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 2.3 m/s (1983).

Which February had the most rainfall in Dakshina Kannada?▼

The wettest February on record was 2013 with 36 mm. On average, February sees 3 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Dakshina Kannada behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.