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Arusha in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Arusha in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Arusha in September 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Arusha in September? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +26°C and about 2 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 20 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+10°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
20 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arusha has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Arusha in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arusha for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +27°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +15°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +27°C.

Is Arusha warm or cold in September?

Arusha is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +24°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°C to +15°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Arusha:

Climate in Arusha in September

Arusha weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+24°C+26°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+8°C+10°C+11°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+31°C+33°C
Rainfall
14 mm20 mm81 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
76%72%72%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
17159
Rainy days
121220
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as good as in August. It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +24°C to +26°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 14 mm to 20 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 1 to 2.

October brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Arusha in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Arusha is gradually increasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Arusha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 30%, leading to total precipitation of around 26 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Arusha wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 94% chance of precipitation and 415 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Arusha?

This is the weather in Arusha in September 2024:
1 September
🌧️
+26°C
2 September
☁️
+28°C
3 September
☀️
+28°C
4 September
☁️
+27°C
5 September
☁️
+28°C
6 September
☁️
+27°C
7 September
🌧️
+26°C
8 September
🌧️
+26°C
9 September
☁️
+25°C
10 September
☁️
+28°C
11 September
☁️
+27°C
12 September
☁️
+29°C
13 September
☁️
+26°C
14 September
☁️
+26°C
15 September
☁️
+26°C
16 September
☁️
+26°C
17 September
☀️
+30°C
18 September
☁️
+27°C
19 September
☁️
+26°C
20 September
☁️
+28°C
21 September
☀️
+29°C
22 September
☁️
+28°C
23 September
☁️
+28°C
24 September
☁️
+27°C
25 September
☁️
+29°C
26 September
☁️
+30°C
27 September
☁️
+29°C
28 September
☁️
+27°C
29 September
🌧️
+27°C
30 September
☁️
+27°C
In September 2024 Arusha had 3 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Arusha climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Arusha in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+25°C) and the highest in 2012 (+28°C). The driest year was 2022 with only 1539 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 3628 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arusha in September:

Is September a good time to visit Arusha?

September is a really good time to go to Arusha. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Arusha.

Can you sunbathe in Arusha in September?

September is warm in Arusha. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Arusha rainy in September?

Arusha is usually dry in September. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Arusha in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arusha in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Tanzania

Check out the weather for other cities in Tanzania.

Monthly weather in Arusha

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Arusha, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.