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Mapinga Weather in September

Mapinga in September

The short of it: Mapinga in September averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 20° · rain 36 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mapinga an average September high of 31°, a low of 20° and some 36 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Mapinga runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Kibaha, 25 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

September in Mapinga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KibahaPwani25 km SW30°19°28 mm
BagamoyoPwani25 km NW31°20°26 mm
MagomeniDar es Salaam Region30 km SE31°20°28 mm
KisarawePwani33 km S29°19°30 mm
Dar es SalaamDar es Salaam Region33 km SE31°20°28 mm
MlandiziPwani38 km WSW31°20°28 mm
MahondaZanzibar Central/South47 km ENE30°20°21 mm
MwandegePwani48 km SSE30°19°27 mm

The Almanac · Mapinga 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. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Mapinga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°24°60 mm12 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
February33°24°68 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
March32°24°142 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April31°23°234 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
May30°22°148 mm13 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
June30°21°33 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
July30°20°21 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
August30°19°25 mm12 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September31°20°36 mm12 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October32°21°65 mm12 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
November32°22°111 mm11 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
December32°24°104 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mapinga in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mapinga in September?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Mapinga?

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

How long are the days in Mapinga in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 44 min in June to 12 h 30 min in December.

Does it snow in Mapinga in September?

Hardly — September nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mapinga in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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