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Chipoka Weather in September

Chipoka in September

The short of it: Chipoka in September averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 19 °C (65 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 19° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chipoka an average September high of 30°, a low of 19° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-September, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Chipoka runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Salima, 24 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

September in Chipoka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus October
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SalimaCentral Region24 km NNW31°18°2.0 mm
Monkey BaySouthern Region44 km ESE28°18°9.0 mm
DedzaCentral Region47 km SSW25°12°3.0 mm
DowaCentral Region73 km WNW26°13°1.0 mm
LilongweCentral Region79 km W28°14°1.0 mm
UlonguéTete83 km SSW28°14°4.0 mm
NtchisiCentral Region83 km NW26°13°1.0 mm
ChipeniCentral Region93 km NW27°13°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Chipoka 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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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Chipoka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°21°296 mm5 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
February29°21°224 mm5 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
March30°21°168 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April30°20°36 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May28°17°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°15°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°15°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°17°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°19°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
October32°21°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November32°23°35 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
December30°22°176 mm6 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chipoka in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chipoka in September?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 19 °C (65 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Chipoka?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Chipoka in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 18 min in June to 12 h 57 min in December.

Does it snow in Chipoka in September?

Hardly — September nights average 19 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chipoka in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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