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Kolda Weather in September

Kolda in September

The short of it: Kolda in September averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 22° · rain 204 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

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

Thirty years of records give Kolda an average September high of 31°, a low of 22° and some 204 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-September, 22 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 October and December.

Against its neighbours, Kolda runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Saré Yoba Diéga, 23 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

September in Kolda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 78 mm less rain
Versus October
2° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saré Yoba DiégaKolda23 km SW31°22°216 mm
SélikéniéKolda31 km SE31°22°245 mm
Diana MalariSédhiou34 km W31°23°206 mm
DaboKolda50 km E31°22°229 mm
Médina-YorofoulaKolda51 km NNE32°23°181 mm
FarimOio55 km SSW31°23°261 mm
TanafSédhiou59 km WSW31°23°236 mm
PataKolda60 km N32°23°170 mm

The Almanac · Kolda 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 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Kolda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°16°0.0 mm6 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
February37°18°1.0 mm6 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
March39°20°0.0 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April39°22°0.0 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
May38°23°9.0 mm7 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
June35°23°79 mm9 km/h12 h 53 min✦
July31°23°221 mm6 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
August30°22°282 mm6 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
September31°22°204 mm4 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October33°23°65 mm4 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
November34°19°4.0 mm4 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦
December34°16°0.0 mm5 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kolda in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kolda in September?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Kolda?

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

How long are the days in Kolda in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 22 min in December to 12 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Kolda in September?

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

What should I pack for Kolda in September?

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

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