September weather forecast
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

September continues to maintain the dry spell that began in June within the Serengeti National Park. The weather parameters reflect a continuity from August, with little variation. The rainfall slightly rises to 34mm (1.34"), an increase from the previous month. Similar to preceding months, September offers long daylight hours and bears witness to a resilient UV index. The wildlife remains abundant and accessible due to these consistent weather conditions.

Temperature

The average high-temperature during September registers at a still warm 27°C (80.6°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Despite the significant gap from daytime peaks, Serengeti National Park experiences an average low-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) in September.

Rainfall

In Serengeti National Park, during September, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. In Serengeti National Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 840mm (33.07") of precipitation.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:34 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January through March, June through December, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 12 in September translates into the following instructions:
Carry out all crucial safety measures, unprotected skin may burn instantly. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.