September weather forecastKaronga, Malawi

September

Weather in September

September serves as a transitional month for the city, being the bearer of the first showers after a prolonged dry spell of two months. The arrival of minor showers sees a revival in the otherwise dry vegetation, painting the cityscape in various shades of green. Even with these initial showers, weather conditions remain rather warm and dry, making daily outdoor activities enjoyable. An increase in cloud coverage appears as an indicator of the approaching wet season. A perceptible increase in wind speed is also noticeable towards the end of the month, contributing to the overall cooling effect.

Temperature

Transitioning from August to September, Karonga observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F), differing subtly from the previous month. In Karonga, the average low-temperature during the month of September is a refreshing 18.9°C (66°F).

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity in Karonga is 62%.

Rainfall

January through July, September through December are months with rainfall. September is the first month it rains. Throughout September, in the average 0.9 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Karonga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.8 days and collects up to 699mm (27.52") of precipitation.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of September in Karonga, Malawi, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 17:39 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 9.9h.

UV index

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during September leads to these advisories:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

In September, in Karonga, the average high-temperature is 26.5°C (79.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.9°C (66°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

In September, the average relative humidity is 62%.

September is the first month it rains in Karonga, Malawi. Throughout September, in the average 0.9 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

The average day length in September in Karonga, Malawi, is 12h and 3min.

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, in Karonga, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 17:39 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in September in Karonga is 9.9h.

In Karonga, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Karonga, Malawi

  • Average high temperature in September: 26.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 18.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.8°C).

Average pressure in September
Karonga, Malawi

  • Average pressure in September: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January, February, November and December (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Karonga, Malawi

  • Average wind speed in September: 9.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in September
Karonga, Malawi

  • Average humidity in September: 62%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (60%).

Average rainfall in September
Karonga, Malawi

  • Average rainfall in September: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (187mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Karonga, Malawi

  • Average rainfall days in September: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (0.9 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Karonga, Malawi

  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in September
Karonga, Malawi

  • Average sunshine days in September: 28.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.9 days).

Average UV index in September
Karonga, Malawi

  • Average UV index in September: 6

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in September
Karonga, Malawi

  • Average cloud cover in September: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in September
Karonga, Malawi

  • Average visibility in September: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (9km).