September weather forecastBenguela, Angola

September

Weather in September

September sees the resumption of the city’s warmer tendencies while keeping the dry weather of previous months. As temperatures rise, humidity and cloud cover show a corresponding increase. Rainfall begins to creep back into Benguela's weather statistics with a modest increment to 8mm (0.31"), marking the end of an extended dry spell. The sea becomes more welcoming with the gradual rise in temperature. September can be identified as the transition month between the cooler, drier period, and the onset of warmer, wet weather.

Temperature

Transitioning from August to September, Benguela observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24°C (75.2°F), differing subtly from the previous month. September notes an average low temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F), subtly down from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Benguela, Angola, in September, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.5 rainfall days, and 371mm (14.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Benguela, the average seawater temperature in September is 21.4°C (70.5°F).
Note: Swimming is not an enjoyable activity for the majority when the water is at 21.4°C (70.5°F). The difficulty of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Benguela, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of September in Benguela, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

Sunshine

In Benguela, the average sunshine in September is 10.1h.

UV index

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In September, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! UV intensity is much stronger when reflected off sand and water.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in September, in Benguela, is 24°C (75.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 20.1°C (68.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in May is appraised at 34°C (93.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Benguela, Angola, are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

In Benguela, Angola, the average relative humidity in September is 80%.

In Benguela, in September, during 5.3 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In September, the average sea temperature in Benguela, Angola, is 21.4°C (70.5°F). For most, swimming in 21.4°C (70.5°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

The average day length in September in Benguela, Angola, is 12h and 2min.

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in September in Benguela, Angola, is 10.1h.

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Benguela.

In Benguela, Angola, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A September O N D

Aug

September

Oct

Average high temperature

23.4°C

24°C

25.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.3km/h

10.6km/h

11.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

1.3

5.3

19.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

25.8

8.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

23%

30%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in September
Benguela, Angola

Average high temperature in September: 24°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (23.4°C).

Average low temperature in September: 20.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (19.1°C).

Average pressure in September
Benguela, Angola

Average pressure in September: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Benguela, Angola

Average wind speed in September: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in September
Benguela, Angola

Average humidity in September: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in September
Benguela, Angola

Average rainfall in September: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (88mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Benguela, Angola

Average rainfall days in September: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in September
Benguela, Angola

Average sea temperature in September: 21.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (28.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (20.6°C).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Benguela, Angola

Average daylight in September: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in September: 10h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in September
Benguela, Angola

Average sunshine days in September: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (8.3 days).

Average UV index in September
Benguela, Angola

Average UV index in September: 6

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

Average cloud cover in September
Benguela, Angola

Average cloud cover in September: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in September
Benguela, Angola

Average visibility in September: 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).