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Gitarama Weather in September

Gitarama in September

The short of it: Gitarama in September averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 14° · rain 66 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Gitarama an average September high of 26°, a low of 14° and some 66 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-September.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Gitarama runs cooler than most and about as wet in September. Muhanga, 8 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

September in Gitarama, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
about the same, 26 mm more rain
Versus October
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MuhangaSouthern Province8 km NW26°14°74 mm
RuhangoSouthern Province17 km SSE27°14°62 mm
MuginaSouthern Province21 km E28°15°55 mm
NgororeroWestern Province28 km NNW26°14°80 mm
Kamuhanda / RuyenziSouthern Province28 km ENE28°15°56 mm
NyanzaSouthern Province31 km S26°14°60 mm
ShyorongiNorthern Province33 km NE26°14°60 mm
KigaliKigali36 km ENE28°15°54 mm

The Almanac · Gitarama Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Gitarama by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°14°81 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
February25°14°94 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
March25°14°108 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April24°14°163 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May24°15°110 mm5 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
June25°14°24 mm7 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°13°11 mm7 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°14°40 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°14°66 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October25°14°94 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
November24°14°117 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
December25°14°101 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gitarama in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gitarama in September?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Gitarama?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Gitarama in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Gitarama in September?

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

What should I pack for Gitarama in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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