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Raqo Weather in September

Raqo in September

The short of it: Raqo in September averages a high of 35 °C (94 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 12 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 22° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 12 h 9 min

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

Thirty years of records give Raqo an average September high of 35°, a low of 22° and some 6.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 9 min in mid-September.

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 December.

Against its neighbours, Raqo runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Golwayn, 10 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

September in Raqo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus October
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 9 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GolwaynSomali10 km N35°22°6.0 mm
Digih Habar EsSomali15 km E35°22°6.0 mm
DuubanSomali37 km NE35°22°6.0 mm
El BahaySomali42 km W34°22°6.0 mm
CabudwaaqGalguduud45 km ESE35°22°5.0 mm
YamarugleySomali50 km NNE34°22°6.0 mm
NeefkuceliyeSomali53 km WNW34°22°5.0 mm
LasoanoSomali55 km WSW34°22°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Raqo 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 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Raqo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°1.0 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
February34°20°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
March35°21°6.0 mm11 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April35°22°82 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦
May34°22°52 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
June34°22°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
July33°21°0.0 mm13 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
August33°21°0.0 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
September35°22°6.0 mm13 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October33°22°64 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
November33°20°36 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
December33°19°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Raqo in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Raqo in September?

Days average 35 °C (94 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Raqo?

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

How long are the days in Raqo in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 9 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 45 min in December to 12 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Raqo in September?

Hardly — September nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Raqo in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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