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Suakin Weather in September

Suakin in September

The short of it: Suakin in September averages a high of 40 °C (105 °F) and a low of 27 °C (81 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 40° · low 27° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Suakin an average September high of 40°, a low of 27° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-September, 33 minutes less 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 January and February.

Against its neighbours, Suakin runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Jubayt, 55 km to the WSW, is 2° cooler by day.

September in Suakin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus October
4° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JubaytRed Sea55 km WSW38°24°6.0 mm
Port SudanRed Sea58 km NNW39°27°0.0 mm
SinkatRed Sea60 km WSW38°23°6.0 mm
TokārRed Sea86 km SSE41°28°1.0 mm
GebeitRed Sea242 km NNW35°23°8.0 mm
JeddahMecca Region328 km NE38°27°1.0 mm
Al LīthMecca Region329 km ENE40°28°2.0 mm
WagarKassala350 km SSW38°25°16 mm

The Almanac · Suakin 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 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Suakin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°20°6.0 mm15 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°20°1.0 mm17 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
March31°21°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April34°22°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
May38°25°0.0 mm12 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
June41°27°0.0 mm11 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
July43°29°5.0 mm13 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
August42°29°7.0 mm13 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
September40°27°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October36°26°7.0 mm12 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
November32°25°18 mm14 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
December30°22°11 mm14 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Suakin in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Suakin in September?

Days average 40 °C (105 °F) and nights 27 °C (81 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Suakin?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Suakin in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 59 min in December to 13 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Suakin in September?

Hardly — September nights average 27 °C (81 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Suakin in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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