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Chuka Weather in September

Chuka in September

The short of it: Chuka in September averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 15° · rain 20 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chuka an average September high of 26°, a low of 15° and some 20 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th 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. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Chuka runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Chogoria, 12 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

September in Chuka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 11 mm less rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChogoriaTharaka - Nithi12 km N26°14°20 mm
RunyenjesEmbu County13 km SW26°14°26 mm
KathwanaTharaka - Nithi25 km E30°17°2.0 mm
SiakagoEmbu County27 km S28°15°10 mm
MitunguuMeru County29 km NNE28°16°8.0 mm
NkubuMeru County29 km N25°13°26 mm
EmbuEmbu County31 km SW26°14°23 mm
KianyagaKirinyaga County37 km WSW25°13°34 mm

The Almanac · Chuka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Chuka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°14°33 mm12 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°14°29 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
March27°15°136 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April26°16°336 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
May25°16°144 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
June24°15°15 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°14°18 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°14°31 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°15°20 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°16°221 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November25°16°354 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
December25°15°121 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chuka in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chuka in September?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Chuka?

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

How long are the days in Chuka 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 Chuka in September?

Hardly — September nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chuka in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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