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Athi River Weather in September

Athi River in September

The short of it: Athi River in September averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 14 °C (56 °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 July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 14° · rain 10 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Athi River an average September high of 27°, a low of 14° and some 10 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 27°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 10th wettest month.

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

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Athi River runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Kitengela, 3 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

September in Athi River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KitengelaKajiado County3 km SW27°13°10 mm
MlolongoMachakos County8 km NNW27°13°12 mm
GithunguriMachakos County17 km N27°13°13 mm
Imara Daima EstateNairobi County18 km NW27°14°17 mm
PumwaniNairobi County24 km NW26°14°23 mm
Ongata RongaiKajiado County25 km WNW26°13°20 mm
NairobiNairobi County26 km NW26°14°26 mm
IsinyaKajiado County29 km SSW27°13°10 mm

The Almanac · Athi River Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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September
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Much like August: highs about 27°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Athi River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°27 mm12 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°15°29 mm12 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
March29°16°73 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April27°16°122 mm11 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May26°16°57 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
June25°14°14 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°13°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°13°6.0 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°14°10 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°15°35 mm11 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°15°99 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
December27°15°52 mm12 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Athi River in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Athi River in September?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 14 °C (56 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 27°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Athi River?

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

How long are the days in Athi River 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 Athi River in September?

Hardly — September nights average 14 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Athi River in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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