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Phalombe Weather in September

Phalombe in September

The short of it: Phalombe in September averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 15° · rain 33 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

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

September in Phalombe brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 15°, with about 33 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-September, 27 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Phalombe runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Mulanje, 30 km to the SSW, is 2° cooler by day.

September in Phalombe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
3° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus October
2° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MulanjeSouthern Region30 km SSW27°14°27 mm
MilangeZambezia Province35 km SSE29°15°24 mm
LuchenzaSouthern Region43 km WSW28°14°23 mm
ChiradzuluSouthern Region57 km WNW27°14°16 mm
ZombaSouthern Region59 km NW28°15°30 mm
ThyoloSouthern Region62 km WSW26°13°15 mm
BlantyreSouthern Region69 km W28°15°12 mm
InsacaNiassa Province72 km NNE30°17°24 mm

The Almanac · Phalombe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Phalombe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°19°360 mm6 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
February28°18°252 mm5 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
March27°18°230 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April27°16°61 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May25°14°22 mm5 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°12°29 mm6 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°11°28 mm6 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°12°28 mm6 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°15°33 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October31°17°36 mm8 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
November31°18°89 mm8 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
December29°18°247 mm6 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Phalombe in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Phalombe in September?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Phalombe?

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

How long are the days in Phalombe in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 12 min in June to 13 h 4 min in December.

Does it snow in Phalombe in September?

Hardly — September nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Phalombe in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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