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Orapa Weather in September

Orapa in September

The short of it: Orapa in September averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 15° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Orapa an average September high of 34°, a low of 15° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-September, 37 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Orapa runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Letlhakane, 25 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

September in Orapa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
3° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus October
3° colder
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LetlhakaneCentral25 km ESE33°14°3.0 mm
MopipiCentral53 km WNW35°14°3.0 mm
XumoCentral84 km W35°14°3.0 mm
SowaOther121 km NE35°16°2.0 mm
GwetaCentral126 km N36°16°2.0 mm
DukweNorth-East135 km NE34°15°2.0 mm
MosetseCentral146 km ENE33°14°3.0 mm
NataCentral148 km NE35°16°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Orapa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Orapa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°20°74 mm10 km/h13 h 18 min✦
February33°20°70 mm9 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
March32°18°39 mm9 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
April31°15°13 mm9 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
May29°11°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June27°8°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°8°0.0 mm10 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°11°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September34°15°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October37°19°9.0 mm13 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
November35°20°42 mm12 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
December33°20°53 mm9 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Orapa in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Orapa in September?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Orapa?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Orapa in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 50 min in June to 13 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Orapa in September?

Hardly — September nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Orapa in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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