Weather in Kenya for September 2025
In general, the average temperature in Kenya at the beginning of September is 25 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 27.4 °C by the end of September.
Kenya experiences moderate rainfall in September, with an average of 6 rainy days and a total precipitation of 31.4 mm.
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Kenya in September average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  24° | 2 24° | 3 25° | 4  23° | 5 27° | 6 25° | 7  27° |
| 8 24° | 9 25° | 10 26° | 11 28° | 12 28° | 13  26° | 14 27° |
| 15 26° | 16 27° | 17 28° | 18 28° | 19 28° | 20 28° | 21 27° |
| 22 27° | 23 27° | 24 27° | 25 26° | 26 28° | 27 29° | 28  28° |
| 29 27° | 30 27° |
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Temperatures trend during September in Kenya
September weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /14° | 0.8 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /14° | 0.8 mm | 6 | |
| 3 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /14° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
| 4 Sept. | Partly cloudy | 23° /13° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 5 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /13° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
| 6 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /14° | 1.8 mm | 6 | |
| 7 Sept. | Moderate rain at times | 27° /15° | 9.1 mm | 7 | |
| 8 Sept. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 24° /14° | 10 mm | 7 | |
| 9 Sept. | Light rain shower | 25° /14° | 0.6 mm | 7 | |
| 10 Sept. | Partly cloudy | 26° /14° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
| 11 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /14° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
| 12 Sept. | Partly cloudy | 28° /15° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 13 Sept. | Cloudy | 26° /15° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 14 Sept. | Partly cloudy | 27° /14° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 15 Sept. | Cloudy | 26° /13° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 16 Sept. | Cloudy | 27° /13° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 17 Sept. | Cloudy | 28° /15° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 18 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /15° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 19 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /15° | 1.2 mm | 7 | |
| 20 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /14° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
| 21 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /15° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 22 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /16° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
| 23 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /14° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 24 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /14° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 25 Sept. | Partly cloudy | 26° /15° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 26 Sept. | Partly cloudy | 28° /14° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 27 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /14° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 28 Sept. | Overcast | 28° /14° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 29 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /15° | 1.6 mm | 7 | |
| 30 Sept. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /17° | 3.4 mm | 7 | |
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Guide for Kenya in September
In Kenya, September marks the end of the dry season and the beginning of the short rains in some parts of the country.
At the start of the month, the weather in Kenya is generally warm and dry, with temperatures ranging from 18° to 28° in Nairobi, and slightly higher temperatures in coastal areas like Mombasa. The central highlands experience cooler temperatures, ranging from 12° to 24°.
The beginning of September is an excellent time to visit Kenya for wildlife safaris, as the dry weather makes it easier to spot animals gathering around water sources.
Towards the end of September, the weather in Kenya begins to transition as the short rains start to set in. The temperatures remain relatively consistent, but the likelihood of rainfall increases, particularly in the western and coastal regions.
In Nairobi, temperatures may range from 15° to 25°, while coastal areas might experience slightly higher temperatures.
Travelers should be prepared for sporadic showers and potential disruptions to outdoor activities, but the landscape becomes lush and green, offering a unique and beautiful experience for those visiting Kenya at this time.
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