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Moroto Weather in September

Moroto in September

The short of it: Moroto in September averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 15 °C (60 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 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 29° · low 15° · rain 56 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Moroto an average September high of 29°, a low of 15° and some 56 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 56 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. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Moroto runs cooler than most and drier than most in September. Amudat, 72 km to the SSE, is 1° cooler by day.

September in Moroto, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 47 mm less rain
Versus October
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
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
AmudatNorthern Region72 km SSE29°15°62 mm
KotidoNorthern Region77 km NW30°16°60 mm
LokicharTurkana County111 km E34°19°20 mm
AbimNorthern Region112 km W28°16°98 mm
LodwarTurkana County122 km ENE37°23°12 mm
KainukTurkana County126 km SE31°18°30 mm
KapchorwaEastern Region128 km S25°13°123 mm
KakumaTurkana County133 km N36°20°22 mm

The Almanac · Moroto 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 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Moroto by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°16°9.0 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
February32°17°16 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
March31°17°55 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°17°118 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
May29°16°102 mm9 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
June28°16°76 mm9 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
July28°16°111 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
August28°15°103 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
September29°15°56 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October29°15°56 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
November29°16°56 mm7 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
December30°16°32 mm8 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Moroto in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Moroto in September?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 15 °C (60 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Moroto?

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

How long are the days in Moroto 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 Moroto in September?

Hardly — September nights average 15 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Moroto in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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