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Shamva Weather in September

Shamva in September

The short of it: Shamva in September averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 12° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

September in Shamva brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 12°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-September, 29 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Shamva runs warmer than most and about as wet in September. Bindura, 26 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

September in Shamva, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
3° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus October
3° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BinduraMashonaland Central26 km W28°11°2.0 mm
MurewaMashonaland East Province43 km SSE27°11°3.0 mm
MadziwaMashonaland Central44 km N29°12°2.0 mm
GlendaleMashonaland Central54 km W28°10°3.0 mm
Mount DarwinMashonaland Central60 km N31°13°1.0 mm
ConcessionMashonaland Central67 km W27°10°4.0 mm
MazoweMashonaland Central67 km WSW28°10°3.0 mm
MutokoMashonaland East Province70 km E28°13°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Shamva Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Shamva by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°18°242 mm6 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
February28°18°166 mm5 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
March28°16°112 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
April27°14°36 mm7 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°9°6.0 mm6 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°7°1.0 mm6 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°7°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°8°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°12°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October32°16°11 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
November31°17°72 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦
December29°18°194 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shamva in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shamva in September?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Shamva?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Shamva in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 6 min in June to 13 h 9 min in December.

Does it snow in Shamva in September?

Hardly — September nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shamva in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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