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Rumphi Weather in September

Rumphi in September

The short of it: Rumphi in September averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 12 h 3 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 28° · low 14° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 12 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rumphi an average September high of 28°, a low of 14° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 3 min in mid-September, 18 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Rumphi runs cooler than most and drier than most in September. Mzuzu, 53 km to the SSE, is 3° cooler by day.

September in Rumphi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus October
2° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 3 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MzuzuNorthern Region53 km SSE25°11°4.0 mm
LivingstoniaNorthern Region53 km NNE25°14°2.0 mm
ChamaMuchinga80 km WSW31°17°2.0 mm
Nkhata BayNorthern Region81 km SE28°17°3.0 mm
LiuliRuvuma85 km E28°19°3.0 mm
MandaNjombe100 km NE28°20°1.0 mm
MzimbaNorthern Region102 km SSW28°13°1.0 mm
Mbamba BayRuvuma103 km ESE27°20°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Rumphi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Rumphi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°18°205 mm7 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
February26°18°174 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
March26°18°140 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
April26°17°52 mm8 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
May25°14°14 mm7 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°12°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°11°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°12°1.0 mm11 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°14°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°17°10 mm14 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
November31°18°58 mm11 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
December28°18°152 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rumphi in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rumphi in September?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Rumphi?

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

How long are the days in Rumphi in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 29 min in June to 12 h 46 min in December.

Does it snow in Rumphi in September?

Hardly — September nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rumphi in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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