September weather forecastMapotu, Lesotho

September

Weather in September

September, the first month of the spring in Mapotu, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 8.4°C (47.1°F).

Temperature

September signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from August's comfortable 18.2°C (64.8°F) to a pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F). In September, the nighttime temperature plummets remarkably from the daily apex to a steady average of 8.4°C (47.1°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 33%, September is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In September, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout September, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mapotu, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Mapotu, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:11 SAST.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during September translates into the following guidance:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in September, in Mapotu, is 22.3°C (72.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 8.4°C (47.1°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F).

September is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 33%.

In September, the average relative humidity is 33%.

In Mapotu, during September, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.

January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.

In September, the average day length is 11h and 55min.

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:11 SAST.

In Mapotu, the average sunshine duration in September is 9.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in September: 22.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 8.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).

Average pressure in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in September: 1018.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in September: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in September: 33%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in September: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in September: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).

Average snowfall in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in September: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average daylight in September: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in September: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).

Average UV index in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average UV index in September: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in September: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in September
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • 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).