Selous Game Reserve weather in September (Mafia Island, Tanzania)

How does the weather in Selous Game Reserve usually fare in September? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Selous Game Reserve during September to be perfect, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 33°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 19°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Selous Game Reserve in September usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.4 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about a single day with rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, September is a prime time to visit Selous Game Reserve. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Selous Game Reserve climate page with graphs.

 

Selous Game Reserve, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 6.4 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Where to go in Tanzania in September

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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