SeasonMapPemba weather in September
Mozambique
September in Pemba: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Pemba · #36 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 95/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pemba climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pemba in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Pemba's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherPemba's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
September includes Whale migration.
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What's on in Pemba in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dry season
1 May – 15 Nov · usuallyThe dry season from May to November is the easier stretch for reaching the Quirimbas by boat, with average daytime temperatures around 28°C and the calmest seas of the year. Source ↗
- Nature
Whale migration
1 Jun – 15 Nov · usuallyWhale seasonHumpback and southern right whales migrate past Pemba between June and November, and dive boats heading out to the Quirimbas regularly cross paths with them along the way. Source ↗
- Season
Sailfish season
25 Aug – 15 Dec · usuallyForaging seasonSailfish season at the offshore Lazarus Banks runs from late August to mid-December and is the main draw for the sport-fishing charters working out of Pemba's harbour; other game fish bite year-round. Source ↗
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Pemba in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Pemba?
- September in Pemba: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Pemba on SeasonMap's comfort score (95/100).
- What is the weather like in Pemba in September?
- In September, Pemba averages a daily high of 29°C and a low of 21.3°C, with about 9.2 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pemba in September?
- Pemba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in September.