Mara region Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mara region, Tanzania in September.

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Musoma Serengeti National Park Grumeti Game Reserve Tarangire National Park

Are you planning a trip a to Mara region, Tanzania in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Mara region in September

Mara region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. September in Mara region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Musoma at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Nyerere National Park at 33°C (91°F). At night it cools down to 19°C (66°F) in Nyerere National Park and 21°C (70°F) in Musoma.

To explore the conditions in Mara region, Tanzania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Nyerere National Park with an average of 6.3 mm (0.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Musoma with 71 mm (2.8 in).

Explore Mara region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mara region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Musoma)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) This monthJune28°C (82°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mara region in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mara region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mara region

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Mara region, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Mara region (September)

Precipitation variation in Mara region (September)

Musoma

In September Musoma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Musoma →

Serengeti National Park

In September Serengeti National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Serengeti National Park →

Grumeti Game Reserve

In September Grumeti Game Reserve generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Grumeti Game Reserve →

Tarangire National Park

In September Tarangire National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
8.7 mm (0.3 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Tarangire National Park →

Nyerere National Park

In September Nyerere National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mara region in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Musoma 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Serengeti National Park 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Grumeti Game Reserve 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Tarangire National Park 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 8.7 mm (0.3 in)
Nyerere National Park 33°C (91°F) 19°C (66°F) 6.3 mm (0.2 in)

Mara region weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mara region, Tanzania in September?

Expect perfect weather across Mara region, Tanzania in September. The popular destination of Musoma averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mara region, Tanzania in September?

Average temperatures in Mara region, Tanzania during September range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Musoma.

Does Mara region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in September?

Not particularly. Musoma averages just 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Mara region, Tanzania.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Mara region, Tanzania?

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit Mara region, Tanzania with overall perfect weather in Musoma.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Musoma. In contrast, April tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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