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Zomba Weather in September

Zomba in September

The short of it: Zomba in September averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 15° · rain 30 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

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

September in Zomba brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 15°, with about 30 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-September, 26 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Zomba runs cooler than most and drier than most in September. Machinga, 24 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

September in Zomba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus August
3° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus October
3° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MachingaSouthern Region24 km N28°16°35 mm
LiwondeSouthern Region37 km NNW32°17°46 mm
ChiradzuluSouthern Region37 km SSW27°14°16 mm
BlantyreSouthern Region55 km SW28°15°12 mm
PhalombeSouthern Region59 km SE29°15°33 mm
BalakaSouthern Region60 km NW31°17°49 mm
InsacaNiassa Province63 km ENE30°17°24 mm
LuchenzaSouthern Region69 km S28°14°23 mm

The Almanac · Zomba 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 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Zomba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°19°314 mm7 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦
February27°18°214 mm6 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
March27°18°168 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April26°16°43 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°14°10 mm6 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°12°18 mm5 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°11°17 mm6 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°13°29 mm7 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°15°30 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October31°18°22 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
November31°19°81 mm9 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
December28°19°190 mm7 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zomba in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zomba in September?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Zomba?

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

How long are the days in Zomba in September?

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

Does it snow in Zomba in September?

Hardly — September nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zomba in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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