Mount Elgon National Park Weather in September

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

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Endebess Kitale

Planning a journey to Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Mount Elgon National Park in September

Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. September in Mount Elgon National Park generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Endebess.

For a closer look at conditions across Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kitale with an average of 190 mm (7.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Endebess with 248 mm (9.8 in).

Explore Mount Elgon National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mount Elgon National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Endebess)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September22°C (72°F) October23°C (73°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Elgon National Park in September

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

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

Temperature range in Mount Elgon National Park (September)

Precipitation variation in Mount Elgon National Park (September)

Endebess

In September Endebess generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
348 mm (14 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Endebess →

Kitale

In September Kitale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
227 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
236 mm (9.3 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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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 Mount Elgon National Park in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Endebess 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 248 mm (9.8 in)
Kitale 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)

Mount Elgon National Park weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

September in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya brings unpleasant weather. In Endebess, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

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

In Endebess, the average daytime high in September is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Endebess records an average of 248 mm (9.8 in) in September, putting it among the wetter months for Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya.

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

In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya due to the typically unpleasant weather in Endebess.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly perfect weather in Endebess. On the other hand, the weather in May, July and August tend to be poor.

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