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Setsan Weather in September

Setsan in September

The short of it: Setsan in September averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 353 mm (13.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 87° · low 76° · rain 13.9 in. · daylight 12 h 12 min

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

September in Setsan brings afternoons near 87° and nights around 76°, with about 13.9 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 87° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 13.9 in., the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 12 min in mid-September, 29 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 December and January.

Against its neighbours, Setsan runs cooler than most and drier than most in September. Set Ka Lay, 0 mi to the N, sees much the same highs.

September in Setsan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 7.9 in. less rain
Versus October
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 12 min
Average wind
4 mph

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Set Ka LayYangon0 mi N87°76°13.9 in.
KyimyindineYangon1 mi E87°76°13.9 in.
SangyoungYangon1 mi ESE88°76°14.3 in.
MyenigonYangon1 mi ESE88°76°14.3 in.
AhloneYangon2 mi SSE88°76°14.4 in.
NyaungYangon2 mi NW88°76°13.9 in.
YangonYangon3 mi E88°76°14.3 in.
Shan ChaungYangon4 mi NNW88°76°13.9 in.

The Almanac · Setsan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 87° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 13.9 in., the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Setsan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January91°65°0.08 in.4 mph11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
February95°66°0.08 in.4 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March98°71°0.7 in.4 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦
April99°76°1.8 in.4 mph12 h 30 min✦✦✦
May94°78°12.4 in.4 mph12 h 55 min✦
June88°77°19.7 in.5 mph13 h 7 min✦✦
July86°76°23.6 in.4 mph13 h 2 min✦✦
August86°76°21.8 in.4 mph12 h 41 min✦✦
September87°76°13.9 in.4 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October90°76°7.1 in.3 mph11 h 44 min✦✦
November92°73°1.6 in.3 mph11 h 19 min✦✦✦
December90°67°0.6 in.4 mph11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Setsan in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Setsan in September?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 353 mm (13.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 87° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 13.9 in., the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Setsan?

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

How long are the days in Setsan in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 8 min in December to 13 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Setsan in September?

Hardly — September nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Setsan in September?

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

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