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Karonga Weather in September

Karonga in September

The short of it: Karonga in September averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 4 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 29° · low 20° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 4 min

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

Thirty years of records give Karonga an average September high of 29°, a low of 20° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 4 min in mid-September, 16 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, Karonga runs cooler than most and drier than most in September. Kyela, 40 km to the NNW, is 2° warmer by day.

September in Karonga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus October
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 4 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KyelaMbeya40 km NNW31°20°5.0 mm
MwayaMbeya43 km N30°20°4.0 mm
IpindaMbeya50 km N31°20°5.0 mm
MlangaliNjombe66 km ENE24°10°2.0 mm
MasokoMbeya70 km NNW28°17°6.0 mm
ChitipaNorthern Region77 km WNW28°15°2.0 mm
LivingstoniaNorthern Region77 km SSE25°14°2.0 mm
TukuyuMbeya82 km NNW27°13°9.0 mm

The Almanac · Karonga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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September
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Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Karonga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°22°192 mm5 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
February29°22°162 mm6 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
March29°21°287 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April29°21°168 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
May28°20°19 mm9 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°18°3.0 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°17°2.0 mm12 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°18°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°20°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October31°22°3.0 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
November32°23°54 mm10 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
December30°22°165 mm7 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Karonga in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Karonga in September?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Karonga?

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

How long are the days in Karonga in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 33 min in June to 12 h 42 min in December.

Does it snow in Karonga in September?

Hardly — September nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Karonga in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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