Kenya weather in September
Are you planning a trip to Kenya in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Kenya in September?
In September, Kenya experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Nyeri at 21°C to very warm in Lodwar at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Lodwar and 11°C in Nyeri.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Marsabit with an average of 1.5 mm to heavy rainfall in Eldoret with 208 mm. The city Nairobi usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kenya in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kenya climate page.
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Popular destinations in Kenya
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Kenya?
Average weather in Nairobi
In September Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Diani Beach
In September Diani Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Malindi
In September Malindi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Watamu
In September Watamu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mombasa
In September Mombasa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Kenya?
We believe that September is one of the best times to visit Kenya with overall perfect weather in Nairobi.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December offering mostly perfect weather in Nairobi.
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