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Dadaab Weather in September

Dadaab in September

The short of it: Dadaab in September averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 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 34° · low 23° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Dadaab an average September high of 34°, a low of 23° and some 7.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

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

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Dadaab runs about middling and about as wet in September. Dhobley, 88 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

September in Dadaab, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DhobleyLower Juba88 km ENE34°22°8.0 mm
GarissaGarissa County93 km SW33°23°6.0 mm
BuraGarissa County134 km SSW31°22°12 mm
HabasweinWajir County141 km NW34°23°2.0 mm
Mado GashiGarissa County147 km WNW33°22°1.0 mm
Bura TanaTana River County148 km SSW32°22°17 mm
HolaTana River County173 km S31°23°29 mm
Buur GaaboLower Juba221 km SE30°23°24 mm

The Almanac · Dadaab Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Dadaab by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°24°7.0 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
February37°24°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
March37°25°23 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April36°25°84 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦
May34°24°24 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June33°23°7.0 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
July32°22°6.0 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August33°22°5.0 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
September34°23°7.0 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October35°24°44 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November34°24°76 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦
December35°24°36 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dadaab in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dadaab in September?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Dadaab?

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

How long are the days in Dadaab 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 Dadaab in September?

Hardly — September nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dadaab in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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