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Moshi Weather in September

Moshi in September

The short of it: Moshi in September averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 16° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

September in Moshi brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 16°, with about 7.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 7.0 mm of rain.

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

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Moshi runs about middling and drier than most in September. Boma la Ngombe, 20 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

September in Moshi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 2.0 mm less 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
Boma la NgombeKilimanjaro20 km W28°15°9.0 mm
TavetaTaita Taveta39 km E29°16°6.0 mm
KingoriArusha40 km W25°14°14 mm
MerelaniArusha46 km WSW29°16°9.0 mm
TarakeaKilimanjaro47 km NNE24°11°16 mm
MbuguniArusha49 km WSW29°16°9.0 mm
IllasitKajiado County51 km NNE25°12°16 mm
OloitokitokKajiado County51 km NNE24°11°14 mm

The Almanac · Moshi 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 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 7.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Moshi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°18°42 mm12 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
February33°18°40 mm12 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
March32°19°108 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April29°19°211 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May26°18°108 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
June25°17°17 mm9 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°16°10 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°16°9.0 mm11 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°16°7.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°17°31 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November31°19°82 mm10 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
December31°18°54 mm12 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Moshi in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Moshi in September?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 7.0 mm of rain.

Is September a good time to visit Moshi?

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

How long are the days in Moshi 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 Moshi in September?

Hardly — September nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Moshi in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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