Tanzania weather in September
Planning a journey to Tanzania this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Tanzania in September?
Tanzania has a wide variety of climate types. During September, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Mount Kilimanjaro at 22°C to very warm in Kwangwazi at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Kwangwazi and 11°C in Mount Kilimanjaro. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dodoma with an average of 0.7 mm to high rainfall in Bukoba with 124 mm. Meanwhile, Dar es Salaam enjoys close to 254 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tanzania in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tanzania climate page.
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Average weather in Dar es Salaam
In September Dar es Salaam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Zanzibar City
In September Zanzibar City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Nungwi
In September Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Jambiani
In September Jambiani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Moshi
In September Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Tanzania?
In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Tanzania with overall pleasant weather in Dar es Salaam.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Dar es Salaam. On the other hand, the month of April tends to have poor weather conditions.
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