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Best places to visit in Africa in September
Where to go in Africa in September: destinations at their best that month.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mark Hillary, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
Top picks for September: Johannesburg, Mauritius and Casablanca. Johannesburg averages 23°C (73°F); Mauritius averages 26°C (79°F); Casablanca averages 26°C (79°F). All 5 destinations below list September among their best months or have reliably pleasant weather then.
Key facts
- Destinations
- 5
- Warmest
- Zanzibar (29°C (84°F))
- Driest
- Casablanca (1 rainy days)
Africa
South Africa · 23°C (73°F) · 3 rainy days
Johannesburg
Apartheid history, Soweto, gallery districts and the road to Kruger. Spring arrives with warm, dry days; a very good month for sightseeing and safaris before the rains.
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Mauritius · 26°C (79°F) · 6 rainy days
Mauritius
Reef-sheltered lagoons, volcanic peaks, dholl puri and Creole, Indian and French culture. Warming and dry, with fewer winds; an excellent month for hiking, diving and beaches.
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Morocco · 26°C (79°F) · 1 rainy days
Casablanca
An Atlantic seafront mosque, Art Deco boulevards and Morocco's modern pulse. Warm, settled weather and the warmest sea; one of the best months.
Kenya · 24°C (75°F) · 3 rainy days
Nairobi
Lions below the skyline, orphaned elephants and the gateway to Kenyan safaris. Warmer, dry and sunny; still excellent for safaris with slightly fewer visitors than August.
Tanzania · 29°C (84°F) · 5 rainy days
Zanzibar
Stone Town's carved doors, spice farms and white-sand Indian Ocean beaches. Dry, sunny and warm, with good diving visibility.
Beach, city or budget: September picks by trip type
| Trip type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Beach trips | Mauritius, Casablanca, Zanzibar |
| City breaks | Johannesburg, Nairobi |
| Lower-cost trips | Johannesburg, Casablanca |
What's on in September
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- Johannesburg: Heritage Day — public holiday, widely celebrated with braais (24 September)
- Mauritius: Père Laval pilgrimage to Sainte-Croix, Port Louis (around 9 September)
- Casablanca: L'Boulevard urban music festival (usually September)
- Nairobi: Nairobi International Trade Fair at Jamhuri Park (usually late September or early October)
Daylight in September
Day length on these trips ranges from about 12 hours in Mauritius to 12.3 hours in Casablanca (sunrise to sunset on 15 September). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.
September weather compared
| Destination | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 3 | 3/5 |
| Mauritius | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 6 | 3/5 |
| Casablanca | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 | 4/5 |
| Nairobi | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 3 | 4/5 |
| Zanzibar | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 | 4/5 |
Questions travellers ask
+Where is good to travel in September?
Johannesburg, Mauritius, Casablanca, Nairobi and Zanzibar are all at or near their best in September.