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Arusha Weather in September

Arusha in September

The short of it: Arusha in September averages a high of 25 °C (76 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 13° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & June

September in Arusha brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 13°, with about 6.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 25°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-September.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Arusha runs cooler than most and drier than most in September. Poli, 15 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

September in Arusha, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus October
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PoliArusha15 km E25°14°12 mm
Usa RiverArusha19 km E26°14°13 mm
NkoarangaArusha19 km E26°14°13 mm
MonduliArusha27 km WNW26°13°4.0 mm
KingoriArusha35 km ENE25°14°14 mm
MbuguniArusha37 km SE29°16°9.0 mm
MerelaniArusha39 km ESE29°16°9.0 mm
Boma la NgombeKilimanjaro52 km E28°15°9.0 mm

The Almanac · Arusha Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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September
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Much like August: highs about 25°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Arusha by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°60 mm10 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
February28°15°65 mm11 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
March27°16°141 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April25°16°190 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May23°15°95 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
June22°14°13 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°12°5.0 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°13°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°13°6.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°14°23 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°15°92 mm10 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
December27°15°82 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arusha in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arusha in September?

Days average 25 °C (76 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 25°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Arusha?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Arusha in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Arusha in September?

Hardly — September nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Arusha in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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