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Tulcán Weather in September

Tulcán in September

The short of it: Tulcán in September averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 55 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tulcán an average September high of 17°, a low of 6° and some 55 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-September.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Tulcán runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Carlosama, 6 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Tulcán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 13 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CarlosamaNariño6 km NNW16°6°51 mm
AldanaNariño8 km NNE15°5°52 mm
IpialesNariño9 km E17°6°59 mm
PupialesNariño11 km NE16°6°54 mm
CumbalNariño14 km NW16°5°50 mm
PotosíNariño16 km E17°7°64 mm
GuachucalNariño17 km N16°6°48 mm
GualmatánNariño20 km NE15°6°63 mm

The Almanac · Tulcán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Tulcán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°7°80 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
February17°7°82 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
March17°7°98 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April17°7°125 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May17°7°89 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June16°7°72 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
July15°6°60 mm11 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
August16°6°42 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September17°6°55 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October17°7°122 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November17°7°133 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December17°7°110 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tulcán in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tulcán in September?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Tulcán?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Tulcán in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Tulcán in September?

Hardly — September nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tulcán in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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