Eastern Region Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Eastern Region, Kenya in September.

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Machakos Kitui

Thinking about venturing to Eastern Region, Kenya this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Eastern Region in September

Eastern Region, Kenya is a region in Kenya. September in Eastern Region generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Machakos to 29°C (84°F) in Kitui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Kitui and 15°C (59°F) in Machakos.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Eastern Region, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

September is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 13 mm (0.5 in) in Machakos.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Machakos gets approximately 171 hours of sunlight in September, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Eastern Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Eastern Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Machakos)

January27°C (81°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November25°C (77°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Region in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Eastern Region.

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 Eastern Region

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Eastern Region, Kenya?

Temperature range in Eastern Region (September)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Region (September)

Machakos

In September Machakos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
171 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Machakos →

Kitui

In September Kitui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
8 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kitui →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Eastern Region, in Kenya.

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 Eastern Region in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machakos 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Kitui 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

Eastern Region weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Region, Kenya in September?

September in Eastern Region, Kenya brings perfect weather. In Machakos, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Eastern Region, Kenya in September?

Daytime temperatures in Machakos peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in September, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does Eastern Region, Kenya get a lot of rain in September?

September is on the drier side in Eastern Region, Kenya. Machakos averages only about 13 mm (0.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Eastern Region, Kenya?

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Eastern Region, Kenya. Typically, the climate in Machakos is perfect.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Machakos.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Eastern Region.

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