Nshamba weather in September
In September, Nshamba sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 82 mm of rain across 16 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 7th-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 22% of the time in September, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Nshamba's 4th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nshamba's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- 16 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:48 AM – 6:48 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.75 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical September day in Nshamba reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 10°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 on par with August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 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 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 16 |
| 2 | 26 | 16 |
| 3 | 26 | 16 |
| 4 | 26 | 16 |
| 5 | 26 | 16 |
| 6 | 26 | 16 |
| 7 | 26 | 16 |
| 8 | 26 | 16 |
| 9 | 26 | 16 |
| 10 | 26 | 16 |
| 11 | 26 | 16 |
| 12 | 26 | 16 |
| 13 | 26 | 16 |
| 14 | 26 | 16 |
| 15 | 26 | 16 |
| 16 | 26 | 16 |
| 17 | 26 | 16 |
| 18 | 26 | 16 |
| 19 | 26 | 16 |
| 20 | 26 | 16 |
| 21 | 26 | 16 |
| 22 | 26 | 16 |
| 23 | 26 | 16 |
| 24 | 26 | 16 |
| 25 | 26 | 16 |
| 26 | 26 | 16 |
| 27 | 26 | 16 |
| 28 | 26 | 16 |
| 29 | 26 | 16 |
| 30 | 26 | 16 |
Nshamba weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 17° | 101 | 18.1 | 12.1 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 27° / 17° | 76 | 14.3 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 27° / 17° | 118 | 18.1 | 12 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 26° / 17° | 136 | 19.4 | 12 | 4.9 |
| May | 26° / 17° | 75 | 13.3 | 11.9 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 26° / 16° | 28 | 5.1 | 11.9 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 27° / 16° | 13 | 2.8 | 11.9 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 26° / 16° | 54 | 9.3 | 11.9 | 6.7 |
| Sep | 26° / 16° | 82 | 16 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 26° / 16° | 141 | 22.2 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 25° / 16° | 159 | 24.4 | 12.1 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 25° / 16° | 133 | 21.7 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 57%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
| Cloudier (%) | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 52 |
| 2 | 47 | 53 |
| 3 | 48 | 52 |
| 4 | 48 | 52 |
| 5 | 47 | 53 |
| 6 | 46 | 54 |
| 7 | 46 | 54 |
| 8 | 46 | 54 |
| 9 | 46 | 54 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 44 | 56 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 42 | 58 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 39 | 61 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 37 | 63 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 34 | 66 |
| 30 | 34 | 66 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Nshamba gets around 82 mm of rain over 16 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 53% and peaks near 61% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 |
| 2 | 47 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 49 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 6 | 50 |
| 7 | 51 |
| 8 | 51 |
| 9 | 52 |
| 10 | 52 |
| 11 | 52 |
| 12 | 53 |
| 13 | 53 |
| 14 | 53 |
| 15 | 53 |
| 16 | 53 |
| 17 | 53 |
| 18 | 53 |
| 19 | 53 |
| 20 | 54 |
| 21 | 54 |
| 22 | 55 |
| 23 | 55 |
| 24 | 56 |
| 25 | 57 |
| 26 | 57 |
| 27 | 58 |
| 28 | 59 |
| 29 | 60 |
| 30 | 61 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the humid band about 77% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Humid (%) | 62 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 31 | 62 | 1 |
| 2 | 5 | 30 | 64 | 1 |
| 3 | 4 | 29 | 66 | 1 |
| 4 | 4 | 28 | 67 | 1 |
| 5 | 3 | 27 | 69 | 1 |
| 6 | 3 | 26 | 70 | 1 |
| 7 | 3 | 25 | 71 | 1 |
| 8 | 2 | 24 | 73 | 1 |
| 9 | 2 | 23 | 74 | 1 |
| 10 | 2 | 23 | 74 | 1 |
| 11 | 2 | 22 | 75 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 22 | 75 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | 21 | 76 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 21 | 77 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 20 | 78 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 20 | 78 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 | 20 | 78 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 | 19 | 79 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 | 18 | 80 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 | 18 | 79 | 2 |
| 21 | 1 | 17 | 80 | 2 |
| 22 | 1 | 16 | 81 | 2 |
| 23 | 1 | 15 | 82 | 2 |
| 24 | 1 | 14 | 83 | 2 |
| 25 | 1 | 13 | 84 | 2 |
| 26 | 1 | 12 | 85 | 2 |
| 27 | 1 | 11 | 86 | 2 |
| 28 | 1 | 10 | 87 | 2 |
| 29 | 1 | 9 | 88 | 2 |
| 30 | 1 | 8 | 89 | 2 |
Wind in September
Winds average 7 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:55 AM to 6:43 AM, and sunset from 6:52 PM to 6:44 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 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 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:52 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:52 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:52 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:52 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:51 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:51 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:51 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:50 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:50 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:50 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:49 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:49 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:49 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:48 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:48 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:47 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:46 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:45 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:44 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:44 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:44 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.75 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.12 kWh/m² to a high of 5.98 kWh/m² in February across the year — September's 5.75 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
Is September a good time to visit Nshamba?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Nshamba for sightseeing.
What to pack for Nshamba in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Nshamba sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 16°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Nshamba 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 Nshamba peaks around March 16 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 10 (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) | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Nshamba 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 Nshamba is worst in January — around 28 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (April, 13 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) | 28 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 20 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 24 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 26 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 20 | Moderate |
Where is Nshamba?
Nshamba sits at 1.8°S, 31.6°E, 1,540 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Kamachumu, 21 km away.
Topography around Nshamba
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nshamba.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nshamba has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 249 m around an average of 1,517 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 478 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 662 m.
The land around Nshamba is covered by grassland (35%), shrubs (33%) and trees (28%) within 3 km, grassland (50%) and shrubs (21%) within 16 km, and water (33%) and grassland (32%) 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 Nshamba (-1.7983°, 31.5511°, elevation 1,540 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. 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).