Matai weather in September
In September, Matai sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 6 mm of rain across 0.8 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of September to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Matai's 4th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Matai's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- 0.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:50 AM – 6:47 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.73 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.2
- out of 10
Matai is human settlement in Tanzania.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical September day in Matai reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 1°C warmer than August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 13 |
| 2 | 26 | 13 |
| 3 | 26 | 13 |
| 4 | 26 | 14 |
| 5 | 26 | 14 |
| 6 | 26 | 14 |
| 7 | 26 | 14 |
| 8 | 26 | 14 |
| 9 | 26 | 14 |
| 10 | 26 | 14 |
| 11 | 26 | 14 |
| 12 | 26 | 14 |
| 13 | 26 | 14 |
| 14 | 26 | 14 |
| 15 | 26 | 14 |
| 16 | 26 | 14 |
| 17 | 26 | 14 |
| 18 | 26 | 14 |
| 19 | 26 | 15 |
| 20 | 26 | 15 |
| 21 | 26 | 15 |
| 22 | 26 | 15 |
| 23 | 26 | 15 |
| 24 | 26 | 15 |
| 25 | 26 | 15 |
| 26 | 26 | 15 |
| 27 | 26 | 15 |
| 28 | 26 | 15 |
| 29 | 26 | 15 |
| 30 | 26 | 15 |
Matai weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 14° | 319 | 27.6 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 23° / 14° | 256 | 22.9 | 12.3 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 23° / 14° | 291 | 24.6 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 23° / 14° | 156 | 16 | 11.8 | 5.7 |
| May | 23° / 13° | 26 | 3.9 | 11.6 | 8.0 |
| Jun | 23° / 11° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 23° / 11° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 25° / 12° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.7 | 8.8 |
| Sep | 26° / 14° | 6 | 0.8 | 12 | 8.2 |
| Oct | 26° / 16° | 33 | 4.6 | 12.2 | 7.3 |
| Nov | 25° / 15° | 133 | 13.1 | 12.4 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 23° / 14° | 340 | 24 | 12.5 | 4.4 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 30% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 31%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 73 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 27 |
| 2 | 73 | 27 |
| 3 | 71 | 29 |
| 4 | 71 | 29 |
| 5 | 70 | 30 |
| 6 | 69 | 31 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 69 | 31 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 70 | 30 |
| 12 | 71 | 29 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 72 | 28 |
| 16 | 72 | 28 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 73 | 27 |
| 19 | 73 | 27 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 71 | 29 |
| 22 | 71 | 29 |
| 23 | 69 | 31 |
| 24 | 68 | 32 |
| 25 | 67 | 33 |
| 26 | 65 | 35 |
| 27 | 65 | 35 |
| 28 | 63 | 37 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Matai gets around 6 mm of rain over 0.8 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 4% and peaks near 8% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 4 |
| 14 | 3 |
| 15 | 3 |
| 16 | 3 |
| 17 | 3 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 21 | 2 |
| 22 | 2 |
| 23 | 2 |
| 24 | 3 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 5 |
| 28 | 6 |
| 29 | 7 |
| 30 | 8 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the dry band about 98% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 |
| 11 | 98 | 2 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 |
| 13 | 98 | 2 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 98 | 2 |
| 26 | 98 | 2 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 |
Wind in September
Winds average 10 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of September to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:58 AM to 6:41 AM, and sunset from 6:49 PM to 6:45 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:58 | 6:49 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:58 | 6:49 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:49 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:48 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:56 | 6:48 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:56 | 6:48 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:55 | 6:48 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:54 | 6:48 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:54 | 6:48 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:53 | 6:48 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:53 | 6:48 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:52 | 6:47 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:50 | 6:47 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:47 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:47 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:47 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:46 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:46 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:46 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:46 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:46 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:46 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:45 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:42 | 6:45 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:41 | 6:45 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.73 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.12 kWh/m² to a high of 6.73 kWh/m² in September across the year — September's 6.73 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.8 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Matai
None of Matai's seasonal hazards are active in September. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Matai sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Matai's monsoon runs December–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Matai?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is one of the better times to visit Matai for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Matai in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Matai sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 14°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes.
UV index in Matai in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Matai peaks around February 17 at about 17 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 17 | Extreme |
| Mar | 17 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Matai in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Matai is worst in September — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.8× the cleanest month (May, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Matai?
Matai sits at 8.3°S, 31.5°E, 1,706 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Sumbawanga, 39 km away.
Topography around Matai
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Matai.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Matai has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 87 m around an average of 1,702 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 752 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,666 m.
The land around Matai is covered by cropland (55%) and grassland (24%) within 3 km, cropland (48%) and grassland (30%) within 16 km, and cropland (35%) and water (21%) within 80 km.
Tanzania travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,319
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 31%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.7
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 31.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 479
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Matai (-8.3°, 31.5167°, elevation 1,706 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).