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Cheptai Weather in September

Cheptai in September

The short of it: Cheptai in September averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 14° · rain 142 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

September in Cheptai brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 14°, with about 142 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 142 mm, the 5th wettest month.

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

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 January and December.

Against its neighbours, Cheptai runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Sirisia, 6 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

September in Cheptai, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 13 mm less rain
Versus October
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SirisiaBungoma County6 km SSE26°14°137 mm
ChweleBungoma County9 km ESE26°14°143 mm
MalikisiBungoma County15 km SSW28°16°110 mm
AmagoruBusia County25 km SW29°17°96 mm
KapsokwonyBungoma County26 km ENE23°12°133 mm
KimililiBungoma County26 km E26°13°140 mm
BungomaBungoma County28 km SSE28°15°121 mm
MalabaBusia County28 km SW29°17°93 mm

The Almanac · Cheptai 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 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 142 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Cheptai by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°14°42 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°14°48 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
March28°14°112 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April26°15°230 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May25°15°223 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June25°14°130 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
July24°14°117 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
August25°14°155 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September26°14°142 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October26°14°158 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November26°14°98 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December27°14°68 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cheptai in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cheptai in September?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 142 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Cheptai?

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

How long are the days in Cheptai 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 Cheptai in September?

Hardly — September nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cheptai in September?

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

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