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Yala Weather in September

Yala in September

The short of it: Yala in September averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 15 °C (60 °F), with 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 15° · rain 129 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

September in Yala brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 15°, with about 129 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 6th 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Yala runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Luanda, 10 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

September in Yala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 20 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
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LuandaVihiga County10 km SE27°15°125 mm
KhwiseroKakamega County11 km NE27°15°132 mm
MasenoKisumu County13 km SSE28°15°116 mm
ButereKakamega County14 km NNW28°16°131 mm
MbaleVihiga County21 km E27°14°134 mm
MajengoVihiga County22 km ESE27°14°134 mm
ChavakaliVihiga County22 km E27°14°130 mm
ShiandaKakamega County25 km N28°16°132 mm

The Almanac · Yala 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 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Yala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°16°50 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
February30°16°71 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
March29°16°124 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April28°17°254 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°16°213 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June26°16°118 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
July26°15°93 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
August27°15°149 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September28°15°129 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°16°139 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November28°17°137 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
December28°16°109 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Yala in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Yala in September?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 15 °C (60 °F), with about 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Yala?

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

How long are the days in Yala 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 Yala in September?

Hardly — September nights average 15 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Yala in September?

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

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