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Arua Weather in September

Arua in September

The short of it: Arua in September averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 172 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

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

Thirty years of records give Arua an average September high of 29°, a low of 18° and some 172 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-September.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Arua runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Aru, 19 km to the SSW, is 2° cooler by day.

September in Arua, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus October
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AruIturi19 km SSW27°16°166 mm
KobokoNorthern Region44 km N30°19°182 mm
YumbeNorthern Region62 km NE31°20°156 mm
NebbiNorthern Region63 km SSE29°18°119 mm
PaidhaNorthern Region68 km S26°15°139 mm
PakwachNorthern Region90 km SE31°20°102 mm
AdjumaniNorthern Region105 km ENE31°19°130 mm
WansekoWestern Region107 km SSE31°21°100 mm

The Almanac · Arua Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Arua by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°13 mm6 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
February33°20°20 mm7 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
March32°20°63 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April30°20°111 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
May30°19°100 mm6 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
June29°18°119 mm6 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
July27°18°143 mm5 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
August28°18°182 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
September29°18°172 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October29°19°184 mm6 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
November30°19°102 mm6 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
December31°19°31 mm6 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arua in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arua in September?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Arua?

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

How long are the days in Arua in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Arua in September?

Hardly — September nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Arua in September?

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

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