Tanzania in September
September is Tanzania's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 7 destinations average 88/100, led by Ngorongoro at 93 — 21°C and 3 rainy days — while Dar es Salaam is warmer at 34°C and scores 78.
#4 of 12 months for Tanzania · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Tanzania in September
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ngorongoro | National park | 21°C | 12 mm · 3 days | 93 tier S | — |
| 2 | Zanzibar | Beach | 34°C | 22 mm · 7 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Nungwi | Beach | 31°C | 28 mm · 9 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Arusha | Trekking hub | 25°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 90 tier S | — |
| 5 | Moshi | Trekking hub | 28°C | 9 mm · 3 days | 87 tier A | — |
| 6 | Serengeti | National park | 30°C | 18 mm · 3 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 7 | Dar es Salaam | City | 34°C | 22 mm · 8 days | 78 tier B | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means September is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Tanzania in September
- Mara River crossings · Serengeti · 1 Jul – 31 Oct (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 5 of Tanzania's 5 well-known places this month.