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Dokolo Weather in September

Dokolo in September

The short of it: Dokolo in September averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 18° · rain 132 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

September in Dokolo brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 18°, with about 132 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 5th 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, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and July.

Against its neighbours, Dokolo runs about middling and wetter than most in September. Lira, 50 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

September in Dokolo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 32 mm less rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LiraNorthern Region50 km NW29°17°140 mm
SorotiEastern Region52 km ESE31°19°114 mm
ApacNorthern Region72 km W29°18°126 mm
BuyendeEastern Region83 km S29°18°106 mm
KumiEastern Region97 km ESE30°17°93 mm
PallisaEastern Region103 km SE29°18°102 mm
AbimNorthern Region105 km NNE28°16°98 mm
KamuliEastern Region106 km S28°18°100 mm

The Almanac · Dokolo 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 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Dokolo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°18°17 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
February34°19°26 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
March33°19°69 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°19°152 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
May29°19°144 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
June29°18°97 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
July28°18°92 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
August29°18°164 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
September30°18°132 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October30°18°134 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
November31°18°84 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
December32°18°41 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dokolo in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dokolo in September?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Dokolo?

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

How long are the days in Dokolo 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 Dokolo in September?

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

What should I pack for Dokolo in September?

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

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