September · Tanzania
Best time to visit Kilimanjaro in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kilimanjaro in September
Average temperature 16°C, 243 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
6.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 243 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Kilimanjaro scores 6.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 243 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain, a snow-topped volcano near Moshi and Arusha in northern Tanzania.
September in Kilimanjaro — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 16°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 243 mm, but with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Kilimanjaro — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kilimanjaro in September?
- In September, Kilimanjaro averages 16°C, 243 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Kilimanjaro?
- September earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kilimanjaro in September?
- Expect about 243 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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