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Machala Weather in September

Machala in September

The short of it: Machala in September averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 20° · rain 10 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & September

Thirty years of records give Machala an average September high of 28°, a low of 20° and some 10 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-September.

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

Against its neighbours, Machala runs cooler than most and drier than most in September. Puerto Bolívar, 4 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

September in Machala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
about the same, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus October
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Puerto BolívarEl Oro4 km W28°20°10 mm
GuaboEl Oro15 km E30°19°22 mm
PasajeEl Oro18 km ESE30°19°22 mm
Santa RosaEl Oro22 km S29°20°18 mm
ArenillasEl Oro35 km SSW29°20°12 mm
HuaquillasEl Oro39 km SW28°20°6.0 mm
Aguas VerdesTumbes40 km SW28°20°6.0 mm
BalaoGuayas42 km NNE29°19°16 mm

The Almanac · Machala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Machala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°22°65 mm10 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
February31°22°76 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
March32°22°119 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April32°22°57 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May31°22°19 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June29°21°9.0 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
July29°21°8.0 mm10 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°20°7.0 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°20°10 mm12 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°20°12 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°20°13 mm11 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
December30°21°12 mm11 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Machala in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Machala in September?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Machala?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Machala in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Machala in September?

Hardly — September nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Machala in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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