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Engineer Weather in September

Engineer in September

The short of it: Engineer in September averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 6° · rain 64 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: February & January

Thirty years of records give Engineer an average September high of 19°, a low of 6° and some 64 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 19°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 7th wettest month.

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

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and January.

Against its neighbours, Engineer runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Ndunyu Njeru, 7 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Engineer, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ndunyu NjeruNyandarua County7 km NNW19°6°66 mm
South KinangopNyandarua County16 km SSE18°6°62 mm
NaivashaNakuru County20 km SW24°10°34 mm
GilgilNakuru County31 km WNW24°9°37 mm
KijabeNakuru County38 km S20°8°45 mm
KangareMurang'A40 km ESE23°10°42 mm
OthayaNyeri County40 km E23°11°38 mm
MaiNakuru County42 km S22°9°36 mm

The Almanac · Engineer Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 19°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Engineer by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January22°6°45 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
February23°6°44 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
March22°7°90 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April21°8°156 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
May20°8°118 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
June18°7°57 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
July17°6°41 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
August18°7°58 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
September19°6°64 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October20°7°110 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
November19°8°119 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
December20°7°72 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Engineer in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Engineer in September?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 19°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Engineer?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are February and January.

How long are the days in Engineer 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 Engineer in September?

Hardly — September nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Engineer in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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