Aberdare National Park Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in September.

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Maasai Mara National Reserve Nyeri Mweiga Talek

Considering a trip to Aberdare National Park, Kenya this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Aberdare National Park in September

Aberdare National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. September in Aberdare National Park generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Nyeri at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Maasai Mara National Reserve at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 16°C (61°F) in Maasai Mara National Reserve and 11°C (52°F) in Nyeri.

For specific regional insights in Aberdare National Park, Kenya, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Talek with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Mweiga with 62 mm (2.4 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Nyeri, marking it as the year's driest month.

Explore Aberdare National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Aberdare National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Maasai Mara National Reserve)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Aberdare National Park in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Aberdare National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Aberdare National Park

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Aberdare National Park, Kenya?

Temperature range in Aberdare National Park (September)

Precipitation variation in Aberdare National Park (September)

Nyeri

In September Nyeri generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Mweiga

In September Mweiga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Maasai Mara National Reserve

In September Maasai Mara National Reserve generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Talek

In September Talek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Kenya September extremes

Notable September records observed across cities in Kenya in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest September daytime high in Kenya was 12°C (54°F) in Nairobi on September 2, 1976.
  • From our sources, the wettest September day in Kenya brought 300 mm (12 in) in Nyahururu on September 22, 2010.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aberdare National Park in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Maasai Mara National Reserve 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Nyeri 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Mweiga 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Talek 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)

Aberdare National Park weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in September?

In September, Aberdare National Park, Kenya generally has perfect weather conditions. Nyeri sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in September?

Average temperatures in Aberdare National Park, Kenya during September range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Nyeri.

Does Aberdare National Park, Kenya get a lot of rain in September?

September is on the drier side in Aberdare National Park, Kenya. Nyeri averages only about 62 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Aberdare National Park, Kenya?

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Aberdare National Park, Kenya. Typically, the climate in Nyeri is perfect.

Generally speaking, February, June, August and September provide perfect weather in Nyeri. In contrast, April and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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