September weather forecast
Shoshong, Botswana

September

Weather in September

September in Shoshong marks a further increase in temperatures, a trend from the previous month. Amidst the onset of warmer temperatures, the city gets graced with heightened sunshine duration, supplying an average of 10.2 hours per day. As temperatures rise, wind speed too increases, reaching 14.5km/h (9mph), lending a cooling effect on warmer days. Rainfall remains almost negligible throughout September, and with the least cloud cover of the year at 8%, the weather remains dry. Consequently, the clear skies and agreeable weather conditions make September an attractive month for various outdoor activities.

Temperature

September's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from 25.4°C (77.7°F) in August to a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F). A significant drop from the day's peak to an average low-temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F) is noted during the nights in September.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 34%, September is the least humid month.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are January through July, September through December. September is the first month it rains. Throughout September, in the average 1.5 rainfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Shoshong, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.8 days and collects up to 328mm (12.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine in Shoshong is 10.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during September morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in September?
In Shoshong, 29.5°C (85.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 15.5°C (59.9°F) is the average low-temperature during September. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the least humid month?
September is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 34%.
What is the average humidity in September?
In Shoshong, the average relative humidity in September is 34%.
When does it start to rain?
September is the first month it rains. Throughout September, in the average 1.5 rainfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in September?
The average day length in September is 11h and 58min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in September?
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Shoshong have in September?
In Shoshong, the average sunshine duration in September is 10.2h.
How high is the UV index in September?
In Shoshong, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Shoshong, Botswana
  • Average high temperature in September: 29.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.8°C).

Average pressure in September
Shoshong, Botswana
  • Average pressure in September: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Shoshong, Botswana
  • Average wind speed in September: 14.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9km/h).

Average humidity in September
Shoshong, Botswana
  • Average humidity in September: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

Average rainfall in September
Shoshong, Botswana
  • Average rainfall in September: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (85mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Shoshong, Botswana
  • Average rainfall days in September: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Shoshong, Botswana
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in September
Shoshong, Botswana
  • Average sunshine days in September: 27.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.2 days).

Average UV index in September
Shoshong, Botswana
  • Average UV index in September: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in September
Shoshong, Botswana
  • Average cloud cover in September: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in September
Shoshong, Botswana
  • 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).

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