Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Ngorongoro in September
Ngorongoro edges warmer than August, with highs of 78°F (26°C), lows of 54°F (12°C) and about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain.
At 94/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (19 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What September feels like
Warm afternoons near 78°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 54°F (12°C), about 13°C (24°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 0.7 in (19 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around September
September is one of Ngorongoro's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from August (94 → 94/100).
- September sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 78°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 54°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ngorongoro in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Ngoitokitok Springs
Spring-fed pool on the crater floor used as a picnic stop, with hippos nearby.
Why now September scores 94/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Lake Magadi
Shallow soda lake on the crater floor where flamingos feed and hippos wallow.
Why now Highs near 78°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Small Nomad Tanzania camp on the crater's western rim, serving set meals with views across the crater floor.
Gibb's Farm
Coffee farm and lodge near Karatu serving lunches built on its own organic gardens.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Stone lodge built into the crater rim, with a bar and terrace looking over the caldera.
Nearby in September
- Serengeti in September~76 mi · highs 87°F, 1.0 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Maasai Mara in September~121 mi · highs 84°F, 2.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Nairobi in September~160 mi · highs 82°F, 0.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,006 m to Ngorongoro's ~1,756 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ngorongoro in September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Ngorongoro?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain. September is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Ngorongoro in September?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ngorongoro in September?
Not much: about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Ngorongoro in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 78°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 54°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Ngorongoro
Routes in season in September
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Ngorongoro in September?
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