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Papao Weather in September

Papao in September

The short of it: Papao in September averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 19° · rain 130 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

September in Papao brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 19°, with about 130 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 26°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-September, 30 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Papao runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Paea, 8 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Papao, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
about the same, 52 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PaeaÎles du Vent8 km NNW25°18°126 mm
PunaauiaÎles du Vent14 km NNW27°20°124 mm
OtutaraÎles du Vent15 km E27°20°126 mm
TaunoaÎles du Vent21 km E27°20°128 mm
FaaaÎles du Vent22 km NNW28°20°124 mm
AfaahitiÎles du Vent24 km E27°20°128 mm
PapeeteÎles du Vent24 km N28°21°123 mm
PiraeÎles du Vent24 km N28°21°123 mm

The Almanac · Papao Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 26°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Papao by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°21°261 mm17 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
February29°22°220 mm17 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
March28°22°189 mm16 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
April28°21°178 mm17 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
May27°20°146 mm18 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
June26°19°118 mm19 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
July25°19°108 mm20 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
August25°19°78 mm19 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦
September26°19°130 mm19 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October26°20°127 mm18 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November27°21°187 mm18 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
December28°21°241 mm17 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Papao in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Papao in September?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 26°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Papao?

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

How long are the days in Papao in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 4 min in June to 13 h 11 min in December.

Does it snow in Papao in September?

Hardly — September nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Papao in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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