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Mbale Weather in September

Mbale in September

The short of it: Mbale in September averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 88 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: February & January

September in Mbale brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 17°, with about 88 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 6th 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 February and January.

Against its neighbours, Mbale runs cooler than most and drier than most in September. Nakaloke, 8 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Mbale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus August
about the same, 25 mm less rain
Versus October
about the same
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
NakalokeEastern Region8 km NNW29°17°85 mm
ManafwaEastern Region18 km SE28°17°91 mm
BudadiriEastern Region18 km ENE27°16°110 mm
SironkoEastern Region18 km NNE29°17°94 mm
BudakaEastern Region29 km WSW29°17°82 mm
ButalejaEastern Region31 km SW29°18°79 mm
BusolweEastern Region38 km SW29°18°79 mm
NagongeraEastern Region39 km SSW29°17°77 mm

The Almanac · Mbale 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 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Mbale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°17°29 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
February32°18°36 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
March31°18°86 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April30°18°162 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
May29°18°163 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
June29°18°94 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
July28°17°81 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
August29°17°113 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
September29°17°88 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October29°17°91 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
November30°17°78 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
December31°17°49 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mbale in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mbale in September?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Mbale?

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

How long are the days in Mbale 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 Mbale in September?

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

What should I pack for Mbale in September?

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

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