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Shianda Weather in September

Shianda in September

The short of it: Shianda in September averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 16° · rain 132 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Shianda an average September high of 28°, a low of 16° and some 132 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 6th 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, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and July.

Against its neighbours, Shianda runs warmer than most and about as wet in September. Mumias, 10 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

September in Shianda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 14 mm less rain
Versus October
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
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
MumiasKakamega County10 km W29°16°125 mm
ButereKakamega County16 km SW28°16°131 mm
KhwiseroKakamega County17 km S27°15°132 mm
KakamegaKakamega County20 km E27°14°140 mm
KhayegaKakamega County25 km ESE27°14°138 mm
YalaSiaya County25 km S28°15°129 mm
BungomaBungoma County27 km N28°15°121 mm
ChavakaliVihiga County29 km SE27°14°130 mm

The Almanac · Shianda 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 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Shianda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°16°45 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
February30°16°66 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
March30°16°126 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April28°17°237 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°16°229 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June27°16°133 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
July27°16°106 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
August27°15°146 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September28°16°132 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°16°140 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November28°17°131 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December29°16°89 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shianda in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shianda in September?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Shianda?

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

How long are the days in Shianda 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 Shianda in September?

Hardly — September nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shianda in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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