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“Fair Warning for Every Town Under the Sky” · Est. 1881
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Marka Weather in September

Marka in September

The short of it: Marka in September averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 22° · rain 14 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

September in Marka brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 22°, with about 14 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-September.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Marka runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Qoryooley, 28 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Marka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 25 mm less rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
QoryooleyLower Shabeelle28 km WNW30°22°14 mm
AfgooyeLower Shabeelle61 km NE32°22°12 mm
MogadishuBanaadir73 km ENE31°22°12 mm
WanlaweynLower Shabeelle101 km N34°22°13 mm
BuurhakabaBay143 km NNW34°23°11 mm
JawharMiddle Shabele143 km NE33°22°10 mm
MahaddayweyneMiddle Shabele163 km NNE32°21°9.0 mm
BaidoaBay199 km NW32°20°11 mm

The Almanac · Marka 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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Much like August: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Marka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°1.0 mm19 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
February32°22°0.0 mm17 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
March33°23°6.0 mm14 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
April33°24°97 mm14 km/h12 h 9 min✦
May32°23°88 mm14 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
June30°22°69 mm18 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
July29°21°60 mm18 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
August29°21°39 mm18 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
September30°22°14 mm16 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October31°23°34 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
November31°22°70 mm12 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
December32°22°14 mm17 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marka in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marka in September?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Marka?

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

How long are the days in Marka in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Marka in September?

Hardly — September nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marka in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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