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Dolores Weather in September

Dolores in September

The short of it: Dolores in September averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 388 mm (15.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 91° · low 73° · rain 15.3 in. · daylight 12 h 12 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

September in Dolores brings afternoons near 91° and nights around 73°, with about 15.3 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 15.3 in., the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 12 min in mid-September, 27 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Dolores runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Jalacte, 12 mi to the NNE, is 2° cooler by day.

September in Dolores, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
about the same, 4.4 in. less rain
Versus October
3° warmer
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 12 min
Average wind
3 mph

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JalacteToledo District12 mi NNE89°71°14.7 in.
Pueblo ViejoToledo District16 mi NNE88°70°14.2 in.
Santa CruzToledo District19 mi NNE89°71°13.9 in.
San JoseToledo District21 mi NNE88°70°13.6 in.
San LuisPetén21 mi NW88°70°15.4 in.
San AntonioToledo District22 mi NE89°71°14.1 in.
San FelipeToledo District23 mi ENE90°73°15.6 in.
San MargosToledo District26 mi NE90°73°14.8 in.

The Almanac · Dolores Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 15.3 in., the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Dolores by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January82°66°6.7 in.4 mph11 h 16 min✦✦✦
February85°68°3.6 in.4 mph11 h 36 min✦✦
March88°68°3.9 in.5 mph12 h 0 min✦✦
April91°71°2.6 in.5 mph12 h 29 min✦✦✦
May91°73°7.3 in.4 mph12 h 52 min✦✦
June91°73°18.0 in.4 mph13 h 4 min✦✦
July89°73°22.9 in.4 mph12 h 59 min✦✦
August90°73°19.6 in.4 mph12 h 39 min✦✦
September91°73°15.3 in.3 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October88°72°12.6 in.3 mph11 h 45 min✦✦
November84°69°8.6 in.3 mph11 h 22 min✦✦✦
December83°68°6.1 in.4 mph11 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dolores in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dolores in September?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 388 mm (15.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 15.3 in., the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Dolores?

The Almanac gives September 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Dolores in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 11 min in December to 13 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Dolores in September?

Hardly — September nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dolores in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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