Weather in Tanzania in September
September in Tanzania is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
A country pin in September is a warning: one region of Tanzania will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with November and July, September sits in the middle of Tanzania's year.
- Average temp
- 23°C
16–29°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 9.9 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Tanzania in September. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Tanzania in September. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Tanzania
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for September.
Travel guides for Tanzania
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Tanzania
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FAQs about Tanzania
Climate averages for Tanzania, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Tanzania is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
November is the hottest month, with an average around 25°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 152 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
