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Sumbawanga in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Sumbawanga in September 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether September is a good month to travel to Sumbawanga, Tanzania.

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Sumbawanga in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Sumbawanga in September in summary
Ideal weather
Min 20°C Max 29°C 11 mm 1 day(s) 50% 6% UV 6 11.6 h/day
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:47 18:50
Hourly weather

Average weather in Sumbawanga in September 2026

Ideal weather

The weather in Sumbawanga in September 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in September. This allows you to forecast the weather in September 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 30 September 2026
0h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
26 days out of 30 (86%)
17.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 30 (13%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 30 (3%)
3h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
25 days out of 30 (83%)
16.4°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 30 (13%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 30 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
25 days out of 30 (83%)
20.4°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 30 (16%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 30 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
24 days out of 30 (80%)
26.4°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 30 (16%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 30 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
25 days out of 30 (83%)
28.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 30 (13%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 30 (3%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 30 (3%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
25 days out of 30 (83%)
26.7°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 30 (10%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 30 (6%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 30 (3%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
26 days out of 30 (86%)
22.0°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
2 days out of 30 (6%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 30 (3%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 30 (3%)
21h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
26 days out of 30 (86%)
19.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 30 (10%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 30 (3%)
Climate

Climate of Sumbawanga in September

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Sumbawanga in September.

Temperatures and rain in Sumbawanga in September

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in September.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of September is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Sumbawanga in September

The climate of Sumbawanga in September is dry. Precipitation remains scarce, with 11 mm over an average of 3 days.

Temperatures are warm in Sumbawanga in September. The average maximum temperature reaches 29°C, while the minimum falls to about 20°C. The month's average temperature is 25°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Sumbawanga in September: 35°C as a maximum in 2017 and 15°C as a minimum in 2019. We can expect about 11 days with temperatures above 30°, or 37% of the month.

In September, the days last on average 12:03 in Sumbawanga. The sun rises around 06:47 and sets around 18:50.

With ideal weather, the month of September is a recommended month to travel to Sumbawanga in Tanzania.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Sumbawanga in September

Check the seasonal normals in Sumbawanga in September and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
September
Weather data August September October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 22.4°C 24.7°C 25.2°C
Maximum temperature 26.9°C 28.9°C 28.6°C
Minimum temperature 17.9°C 20.4°C 21.8°C
Record maximum temperature 34.0°C
(2021)
 35.0°C
(2017)
 36.0°C
(2021)
Record low temperature 13.0°C
(2020)
 15.0°C
(2019)
 17.0°C
(2011)
Number of days at +30° 3 day(s)
(10%)
 11 day(s)
(37%)
 10 day(s)
(32%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
 30 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 18 km/h 17 km/h 14 km/h
Wind temperature 17.8°C 20.4°C 21.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 3.2 mm 11.4 mm 96.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 1 day(s)
(3%)
 3 day(s)
(10%)
 12 day(s)
(39%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 0 day(s)
(0%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
 6 day(s)
(19%)
Record precipitation in one day 24.2 mm
(2012)
 13.4 mm
(2014)
 65.5 mm
(2017)
Other weather data
Humidity 57% 50% 54%
Visibility 10.0 km 10.0 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 7% 6% 12%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 07h03 06h47 06h31
Sunset time 18h53 18h50 18h47
Day length 11h50 12h03 12h16
Our opinion on the climate in September
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Observed weather

What was the weather like in Sumbawanga in September last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Sumbawanga in September 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
16°C29°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
16°C29°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
16°C29°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
16°C29°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
17°C29°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
16°C29°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
17°C30°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
17°C29°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
17°C30°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
17°C29°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
18°C29°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
18°C30°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
17°C29°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
17°C30°C0.0 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
20°C30°C0.2 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
19°C29°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
19°C29°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C0.1 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
18°C30°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
18°C30°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
18°C30°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
18°C30°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Sumbawanga in September: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, this is one of the best times. The weather conditions are ideal in Sumbawanga in September, which places this month 4th out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect on average 29°C during the day and 20°C at night, with about 11 mm of precipitation and only one rainy day in the month.

Expect about 11.6 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 67/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Sumbawanga are: May, June, July, August, September and October. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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