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Markala Weather in September

Markala in September

The short of it: Markala in September averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 22° · rain 99 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Markala an average September high of 33°, a low of 22° and some 99 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-September, 23 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Markala runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Dougabougou, 16 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Markala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 107 mm less rain
Versus October
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DougabougouSégou16 km NNW33°22°91 mm
DiourouSégou26 km E32°22°111 mm
PèlènganaSégou33 km SSW33°22°104 mm
SégouSégou34 km SW33°22°106 mm
Siribala CoroSégou40 km N33°22°79 mm
NionoSégou64 km N33°23°74 mm
MoninnpébougouSégou79 km NE34°22°79 mm
Ké-MacinaSégou83 km ENE32°23°82 mm

The Almanac · Markala 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 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Markala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°13°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
February37°16°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March40°20°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April41°23°8.0 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May40°25°23 mm8 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
June37°24°57 mm9 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦
July34°23°155 mm9 km/h12 h 51 min✦
August32°22°206 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September33°22°99 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October35°22°18 mm5 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November36°18°1.0 mm6 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
December34°14°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markala in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markala in September?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Markala?

The Almanac gives September 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Markala in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 19 min in December to 12 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Markala in September?

Hardly — September nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Markala in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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