September weather forecastGikongoro, Rwanda

September

Weather in September

September marks the end of the dry period with an increase in rainfall, reaching up to 79mm (3.11"). September makes a transition from the minute rain of August to a wetter time. Yet, despite the increased rainfall, the city's weather remains quite warm. The temperatures indicate a return to the city's warm trend, after the cooler months of July and August. Relative humidity and cloud cover also begin to increase, reflecting the transitioning weather pattern.

Temperature

The advent of September in Gikongoro brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F), almost identical to the preceding month. September brings an average low-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F) to Gikongoro.

Humidity

In Gikongoro, Rwanda, the average relative humidity in September is 65%.

Rainfall

In Gikongoro, Rwanda, during September, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of September in Gikongoro, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:55 CAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, September has the most sunshine of the year in Gikongoro.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The months with the lowest UV index in Gikongoro, Rwanda, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in September translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

September temperatures in Gikongoro, Rwanda, vary between a high-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F).

The average relative humidity in September in Gikongoro, Rwanda, is 65%.

In Gikongoro, Rwanda, in September, it is raining for 20.7 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation.

In September, the average day length in Gikongoro, Rwanda, is 12h and 6min.

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:55 CAT.

The month with the most sunshine is September, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

In September, the average sunshine duration in Gikongoro, Rwanda, is 10.3h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average rainfall
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in September
Gikongoro, Rwanda

  • Average high temperature in September: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 15.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).

Average pressure in September
Gikongoro, Rwanda

  • Average pressure in September: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Gikongoro, Rwanda

  • Average wind speed in September: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in September
Gikongoro, Rwanda

  • Average humidity in September: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in September
Gikongoro, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall in September: 79mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Gikongoro, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall days in September: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Gikongoro, Rwanda

  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 10h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in September
Gikongoro, Rwanda

  • Average sunshine days in September: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

Average UV index in September
Gikongoro, Rwanda

  • Average UV index in September: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in September
Gikongoro, Rwanda

  • Average cloud cover in September: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in September
Gikongoro, Rwanda

  • Average visibility in September: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).