Mporokoso weather in September
In September, Mporokoso sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 6 mm of rain across 1.7 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 9th-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 34% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of September to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Mporokoso's 5th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mporokoso's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- 1.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 5:55 AM – 5:52 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.45 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Mporokoso 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 Mporokoso reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 12°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 about 2°C warmer than August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 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 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 18 |
| 2 | 30 | 18 |
| 3 | 30 | 18 |
| 4 | 30 | 18 |
| 5 | 30 | 18 |
| 6 | 30 | 18 |
| 7 | 30 | 18 |
| 8 | 30 | 18 |
| 9 | 30 | 18 |
| 10 | 30 | 18 |
| 11 | 31 | 18 |
| 12 | 31 | 18 |
| 13 | 31 | 18 |
| 14 | 31 | 18 |
| 15 | 31 | 18 |
| 16 | 31 | 18 |
| 17 | 31 | 19 |
| 18 | 31 | 19 |
| 19 | 31 | 19 |
| 20 | 31 | 19 |
| 21 | 31 | 19 |
| 22 | 31 | 19 |
| 23 | 31 | 19 |
| 24 | 31 | 19 |
| 25 | 31 | 19 |
| 26 | 31 | 19 |
| 27 | 31 | 19 |
| 28 | 31 | 19 |
| 29 | 31 | 19 |
| 30 | 31 | 19 |
Mporokoso weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 17° | 255 | 28.2 | 12.5 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 26° / 17° | 218 | 24.7 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 26° / 17° | 227 | 27.2 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 26° / 17° | 89 | 14.5 | 11.8 | 5.8 |
| May | 27° / 17° | 11 | 2.6 | 11.6 | 7.7 |
| Jun | 27° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 8.4 |
| Jul | 27° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 8.5 |
| Aug | 29° / 17° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.7 | 7.1 |
| Sep | 31° / 18° | 6 | 1.7 | 11.9 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 30° / 19° | 52 | 10 | 12.2 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 27° / 18° | 169 | 22.6 | 12.4 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 26° / 17° | 257 | 28.4 | 12.5 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 30% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 71 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 |
| Cloudier (%) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 45 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 | 29 |
| 2 | 70 | 30 |
| 3 | 70 | 30 |
| 4 | 68 | 32 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 66 | 34 |
| 7 | 65 | 35 |
| 8 | 65 | 35 |
| 9 | 64 | 36 |
| 10 | 64 | 36 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 64 | 36 |
| 15 | 64 | 36 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 63 | 37 |
| 25 | 62 | 38 |
| 26 | 61 | 39 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 55 | 45 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Mporokoso gets around 6 mm of rain over 1.7 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 16% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 5 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 16 | 5 |
| 17 | 5 |
| 18 | 5 |
| 19 | 5 |
| 20 | 6 |
| 21 | 6 |
| 22 | 7 |
| 23 | 8 |
| 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 10 |
| 26 | 11 |
| 27 | 12 |
| 28 | 14 |
| 29 | 15 |
| 30 | 16 |
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 90% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 75 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 4 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 5 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 6 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 7 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 8 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | 93 | 5 | 2 |
| 14 | 93 | 5 | 2 |
| 15 | 93 | 5 | 2 |
| 16 | 93 | 5 | 2 |
| 17 | 92 | 6 | 2 |
| 18 | 91 | 6 | 3 |
| 19 | 90 | 7 | 3 |
| 20 | 90 | 7 | 3 |
| 21 | 88 | 8 | 4 |
| 22 | 87 | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | 86 | 9 | 5 |
| 24 | 85 | 9 | 6 |
| 25 | 83 | 10 | 7 |
| 26 | 81 | 11 | 8 |
| 27 | 80 | 11 | 9 |
| 28 | 78 | 12 | 10 |
| 29 | 77 | 13 | 10 |
| 30 | 75 | 14 | 11 |
Wind in September
Winds average 10 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of September to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:05 AM to 5:47 AM, and sunset from 5:54 PM to 5:51 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:54 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:04 | 5:54 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:54 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:54 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:53 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:53 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:53 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:53 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:53 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 5:59 | 5:53 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 5:59 | 5:53 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:53 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:53 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:53 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:52 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:52 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:52 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:52 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:52 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:52 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:52 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:52 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:51 | 5:52 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:50 | 5:51 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:50 | 5:51 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:51 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:48 | 5:51 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 5:48 | 5:51 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 5:47 | 5:51 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 5:47 | 5:51 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.45 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.3 kWh/m² to a high of 6.45 kWh/m² in September across the year — September's 6.45 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Mporokoso
None of Mporokoso's seasonal hazards are active in September. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Mporokoso's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Mporokoso?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Mporokoso for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Mporokoso in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Mporokoso sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Mporokoso 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 Mporokoso peaks around February 19 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 13 at about 10 (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) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Mporokoso 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 Mporokoso is worst in August — around 80 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 11.3× the cleanest month (April, 7 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) | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 42 | 80 | 68 | 34 | 13 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 42 | Poor |
| Aug | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 34 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Mporokoso?
Mporokoso sits at 9.4°S, 30.1°E, 1,442 m above sea level, in Zambia. The nearest listed city is Luwingu, 101 km away.
Topography around Mporokoso
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mporokoso.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mporokoso has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 117 m around an average of 1,436 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 262 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 817 m.
The land around Mporokoso is covered by cropland (30%), shrubs (29%) and grassland (25%) within 3 km, shrubs (47%) and grassland (31%) within 16 km, and trees (61%) within 80 km.
Zambia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 30% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,318
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 5.2
- per 100k, 2015
- Road deaths
- 20.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 573
- 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 Mporokoso (-9.3727°, 30.125°, elevation 1,442 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).