Machakos weather in September
In September, Machakos sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 7 mm of rain across 1.5 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 26°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Machakos's 6th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Machakos's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- 1.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:26 AM – 6:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.74 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.0
- out of 10
Machakos is municipality in Machakos County, Kenya.
- Founded
- 1887
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Highs climb over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 26°C by the end.
A typical September day in Machakos reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 2°C warmer than August and about 1°C cooler than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 14 |
| 2 | 24 | 14 |
| 3 | 24 | 14 |
| 4 | 24 | 14 |
| 5 | 24 | 14 |
| 6 | 24 | 14 |
| 7 | 24 | 14 |
| 8 | 24 | 14 |
| 9 | 24 | 14 |
| 10 | 25 | 14 |
| 11 | 25 | 14 |
| 12 | 25 | 14 |
| 13 | 25 | 14 |
| 14 | 25 | 14 |
| 15 | 25 | 14 |
| 16 | 25 | 15 |
| 17 | 25 | 15 |
| 18 | 25 | 15 |
| 19 | 25 | 15 |
| 20 | 25 | 15 |
| 21 | 26 | 15 |
| 22 | 26 | 15 |
| 23 | 26 | 15 |
| 24 | 26 | 15 |
| 25 | 26 | 15 |
| 26 | 26 | 15 |
| 27 | 26 | 15 |
| 28 | 26 | 15 |
| 29 | 26 | 15 |
| 30 | 26 | 15 |
Machakos weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 6th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 16° | 50 | 10 | 12.1 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 27° / 16° | 41 | 7.9 | 12 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 27° / 17° | 90 | 15.3 | 12 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 25° / 17° | 151 | 22.5 | 12 | 4.8 |
| May | 24° / 16° | 72 | 15 | 11.9 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 23° / 15° | 18 | 4.7 | 11.9 | 7.2 |
| Jul | 23° / 14° | 6 | 1.6 | 11.9 | 7.5 |
| Aug | 23° / 14° | 9 | 1.7 | 12 | 7.6 |
| Sep | 25° / 15° | 7 | 1.5 | 12 | 8.0 |
| Oct | 26° / 16° | 41 | 8.5 | 12 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 24° / 16° | 155 | 22.8 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 24° / 16° | 92 | 18.6 | 12.1 | 5.7 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 |
| Cloudier (%) | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 73 |
| 2 | 28 | 72 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 34 | 66 |
| 8 | 35 | 65 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 41 | 59 |
| 12 | 42 | 58 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 46 | 54 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 50 | 50 |
| 18 | 51 | 49 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 54 | 46 |
| 22 | 55 | 45 |
| 23 | 55 | 45 |
| 24 | 55 | 45 |
| 25 | 55 | 45 |
| 26 | 55 | 45 |
| 27 | 55 | 45 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
| 29 | 54 | 46 |
| 30 | 55 | 45 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Machakos gets around 7 mm of rain over 1.5 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 6% and peaks near 7% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 5 |
| 12 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 6 |
| 15 | 6 |
| 16 | 6 |
| 17 | 6 |
| 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 6 |
| 21 | 6 |
| 22 | 6 |
| 23 | 6 |
| 24 | 6 |
| 25 | 6 |
| 26 | 6 |
| 27 | 6 |
| 28 | 6 |
| 29 | 7 |
| 30 | 7 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the dry band about 75% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 |
| Comfortable (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 20 | 0 |
| 2 | 80 | 20 | 0 |
| 3 | 80 | 20 | 0 |
| 4 | 79 | 21 | 0 |
| 5 | 79 | 21 | 0 |
| 6 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
| 7 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
| 8 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
| 9 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 10 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 11 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 12 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 13 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 14 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 15 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 17 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 18 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 20 | 76 | 24 | 0 |
| 21 | 76 | 24 | 0 |
| 22 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| 23 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 24 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 25 | 71 | 28 | 1 |
| 26 | 69 | 30 | 1 |
| 27 | 68 | 31 | 1 |
| 28 | 66 | 33 | 1 |
| 29 | 64 | 34 | 2 |
| 30 | 62 | 36 | 2 |
Wind in September
Winds average 9 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:32 AM to 6:20 AM, and sunset from 6:30 PM to 6:21 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:30 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:29 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:29 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:29 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:29 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:28 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:28 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:28 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:27 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:27 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:27 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:26 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:26 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:25 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:24 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.74 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.14 kWh/m² to a high of 6.73 kWh/m² in February across the year — September's 5.74 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Is September a good time to visit Machakos?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is one of the better times to visit Machakos for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Machakos in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Machakos sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 15°C. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Machakos in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Machakos peaks around March 17 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Machakos in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Machakos is worst in December — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (October, 13 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 28 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 29 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 24 | Moderate |
| Mar | 23 | Moderate |
| Apr | 25 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 25 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 22 | Moderate |
| Dec | 29 | Moderate |
Where is Machakos?
Machakos sits at 1.5°S, 37.3°E, 1,619 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Kinoi, 19 km away.
Topography around Machakos
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Machakos.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Machakos has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 517 m around an average of 1,664 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 905 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,607 m.
The land around Machakos is covered by shrubs (32%) within 3 km, shrubs (39%), grassland (27%) and cropland (22%) within 16 km, and shrubs (40%) and grassland (33%) within 80 km.
Kenya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,363
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 28.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 593
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Machakos (-1.5223°, 37.2652°, elevation 1,619 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).