The Frontier Gazette & Almanack
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Rundu Weather in September

Rundu in September

The short of it: Rundu in September averages a high of 35 °C (96 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 16° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

September in Rundu brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 16°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-September, 30 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Rundu runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Calai, 3 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

September in Rundu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus October
2° colder
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CalaiCubango3 km N35°16°2.0 mm
NdiyonaKavango East99 km E34°15°2.0 mm
NkurenkuruKavango West126 km WNW35°16°2.0 mm
DivunduKavango East189 km E34°14°2.0 mm
BaganiZambezi Region196 km E34°14°2.0 mm
TsumkweOtjozondjupa Region202 km SSE35°14°2.0 mm
TsintsabisOshikoto Region213 km WSW34°15°3.0 mm
ShakaweNorth-West224 km ESE34°15°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Rundu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Rundu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°19°164 mm9 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
February31°19°115 mm8 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
March32°19°96 mm9 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April31°16°25 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May30°12°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June28°9°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°8°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
August32°12°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September35°16°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October37°20°14 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November35°20°52 mm10 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦
December33°20°94 mm9 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rundu in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rundu in September?

Days average 35 °C (96 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Rundu?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Rundu in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 4 min in June to 13 h 12 min in December.

Does it snow in Rundu in September?

Hardly — September nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rundu in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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