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Bawku Weather in September

Bawku in September

The short of it: Bawku in September averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 22° · rain 172 mm · daylight 12 h 10 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Bawku an average September high of 31°, a low of 22° and some 172 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 10 min in mid-September, 19 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Bawku runs cooler than most and drier than most in September. Bittou, 23 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Bawku, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 75 mm less rain
Versus October
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 10 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BittouCentre-Est23 km NNW31°22°163 mm
SinkasséSavanes28 km E31°22°179 mm
CinkanséCentre-Est28 km ENE31°22°179 mm
ZabréCentre-Est45 km WNW31°22°162 mm
DapaongSavanes54 km ESE31°22°208 mm
OuargayeCentre-Est59 km NNE31°22°163 mm
NaleriguNorth East61 km SSW30°21°212 mm
TandjouaréSavanes66 km SE31°22°219 mm

The Almanac · Bawku Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Bawku by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°20°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
February37°22°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
March39°25°6.0 mm7 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April38°26°28 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
May35°25°76 mm7 km/h12 h 38 min✦
June33°23°108 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
July31°22°176 mm8 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
August30°22°247 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦
September31°22°172 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October34°22°48 mm5 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
November37°21°2.0 mm5 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
December36°19°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bawku in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bawku in September?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Bawku?

The Almanac gives September 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Bawku in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 10 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 29 min in December to 12 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Bawku in September?

Hardly — September nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bawku in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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