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Hoima Weather in September

Hoima in September

The short of it: Hoima in September averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 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 28° · low 17° · rain 138 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hoima an average September high of 28°, a low of 17° and some 138 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 138 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

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

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, 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, Hoima runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Buhimba, 11 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

September in Hoima, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus October
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BuhimbaWestern Region11 km SSW28°17°132 mm
KikubeWestern Region17 km WSW28°18°129 mm
KigorobyaWestern Region21 km NNW28°17°121 mm
LwakyombaWestern Region36 km S28°17°121 mm
ButembaCentral Region42 km SE28°18°119 mm
MasindiWestern Region48 km ENE29°18°127 mm
Kyangwali Refugee CampWestern Region69 km WSW27°17°122 mm
KakumiroWestern Region73 km S27°17°128 mm

The Almanac · Hoima 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 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 138 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Hoima by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°23 mm6 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
February32°19°30 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
March31°19°82 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April29°18°154 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
May28°18°121 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
June28°18°84 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
July27°17°74 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
August27°17°130 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
September28°17°138 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°17°152 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
November29°18°120 mm7 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
December29°18°51 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hoima in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hoima in September?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 138 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Hoima?

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

How long are the days in Hoima 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 Hoima in September?

Hardly — September nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hoima in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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