Rumbek weather in September
In September, Rumbek sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 150 mm of rain across 21.9 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in September, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Rumbek's 7th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rumbek's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 150 mm
- 21.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:55 AM – 6:57 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.68 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Rumbek is human settlement.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical September day in Rumbek reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 31 | 22 |
| 10 | 31 | 22 |
| 11 | 31 | 22 |
| 12 | 31 | 22 |
| 13 | 31 | 22 |
| 14 | 31 | 22 |
| 15 | 31 | 22 |
| 16 | 31 | 22 |
| 17 | 31 | 22 |
| 18 | 31 | 22 |
| 19 | 31 | 22 |
| 20 | 31 | 22 |
| 21 | 31 | 22 |
| 22 | 31 | 22 |
| 23 | 31 | 22 |
| 24 | 31 | 22 |
| 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 27 | 31 | 23 |
| 28 | 31 | 23 |
| 29 | 31 | 23 |
| 30 | 31 | 23 |
How September really feels in Rumbek
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Rumbek weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 10th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36° / 24° | 3 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 37° / 25° | 4 | 1 | 11.8 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 38° / 26° | 24 | 5.1 | 12 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 36° / 26° | 77 | 13.7 | 12.1 | 1.9 |
| May | 33° / 24° | 136 | 20.7 | 12.3 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 132 | 20.6 | 12.4 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 30° / 22° | 167 | 23.1 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 30° / 22° | 174 | 24.1 | 12.2 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 31° / 22° | 150 | 21.9 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 31° / 23° | 131 | 21.1 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 33° / 23° | 33 | 8.4 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 35° / 23° | 4 | 1 | 11.6 | 3.2 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%.
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| Clearer (%) | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 35 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 65 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 38 | 62 |
| 4 | 38 | 62 |
| 5 | 39 | 61 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 39 | 61 |
| 8 | 40 | 60 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 41 | 59 |
| 11 | 41 | 59 |
| 12 | 42 | 58 |
| 13 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 41 | 59 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 39 | 61 |
| 24 | 39 | 61 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Rumbek gets around 150 mm of rain over 21.9 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 73% and peaks near 79% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 |
| 2 | 78 |
| 3 | 78 |
| 4 | 78 |
| 5 | 78 |
| 6 | 77 |
| 7 | 76 |
| 8 | 76 |
| 9 | 75 |
| 10 | 74 |
| 11 | 73 |
| 12 | 72 |
| 13 | 71 |
| 14 | 71 |
| 15 | 70 |
| 16 | 70 |
| 17 | 70 |
| 18 | 70 |
| 19 | 70 |
| 20 | 70 |
| 21 | 70 |
| 22 | 70 |
| 23 | 70 |
| 24 | 70 |
| 25 | 71 |
| 26 | 71 |
| 27 | 71 |
| 28 | 72 |
| 29 | 72 |
| 30 | 72 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the oppressive band about 97% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Oppressive (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 98 |
| 2 | 2 | 98 |
| 3 | 2 | 98 |
| 4 | 2 | 98 |
| 5 | 2 | 98 |
| 6 | 3 | 97 |
| 7 | 3 | 97 |
| 8 | 3 | 97 |
| 9 | 3 | 97 |
| 10 | 3 | 97 |
| 11 | 3 | 97 |
| 12 | 3 | 97 |
| 13 | 4 | 96 |
| 14 | 4 | 96 |
| 15 | 4 | 96 |
| 16 | 4 | 96 |
| 17 | 4 | 96 |
| 18 | 4 | 96 |
| 19 | 4 | 96 |
| 20 | 4 | 96 |
| 21 | 4 | 96 |
| 22 | 4 | 96 |
| 23 | 4 | 96 |
| 24 | 4 | 96 |
| 25 | 4 | 96 |
| 26 | 4 | 96 |
| 27 | 4 | 96 |
| 28 | 4 | 96 |
| 29 | 4 | 96 |
| 30 | 5 | 95 |
Wind in September
Winds average 5 km/h in September, the calmest month.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:57 AM to 6:52 AM, and sunset from 7:05 PM to 6:49 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 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 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:57 | 7:05 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:57 | 7:04 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:57 | 7:04 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:57 | 7:03 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:56 | 7:03 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:56 | 7:02 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:56 | 7:02 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:56 | 7:01 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:56 | 7:01 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:56 | 7:00 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 7:00 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:59 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:58 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:58 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:57 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:57 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:56 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:56 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:55 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:54 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:54 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:52 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:52 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:51 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:51 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:50 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:50 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:52 | 6:49 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.68 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.08 kWh/m² to a high of 6.35 kWh/m² in February across the year — September's 5.68 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Rumbek
In September, Rumbek sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Rumbek's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Rumbek?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Rumbek.
What to pack for Rumbek in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Rumbek sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Rumbek in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Rumbek peaks around March 20 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 9 (very high).
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) | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Rumbek 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 Rumbek is worst in January — around 81 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 7.2× the cleanest month (September, 11 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) | 81 | 77 | 51 | 25 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 37 | 80 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 51 | Poor |
| Apr | 25 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 37 | Poor |
| Dec | 80 | Unhealthy |
Where is Rumbek?
Rumbek sits at 6.8°N, 29.7°E, 428 m above sea level, in South Sudan. The nearest listed city is Tonj, 122 km away.
Topography around Rumbek
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rumbek.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rumbek has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 10 m around an average of 422 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 47 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 160 m.
The land around Rumbek is covered by grassland (72%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 3 km, grassland (67%) and shrubs (26%) within 16 km, and grassland (63%) and shrubs (22%) within 80 km.
South Sudan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Prices
- ≈ 6% of US
- price level, 2021
- GDP per capita
- $1,080
- 2015
- Happiness
- 2.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2019
- Homicide rate
- 14
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 36.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- 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 Rumbek (6.8062°, 29.6774°, elevation 428 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).