Weather in September in South Africa
Planning a journey to South Africa this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in South Africa in September?
South Africa has a wide variety of climate types. During September, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Kommetjie at 17°C to very warm in Kruger National Park at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Kruger National Park and 14°C in Kommetjie.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kotzeshoop with an average of 4.2 mm to moderate rainfall in Port Saint Johnʼs with 88 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 225 hours of sunshine in Cape Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in South Africa for September, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our South Africa climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Cape Town
In September Cape Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Johannesburg
In September Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Durban
In September Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Knysna
In September Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Stellenbosch
In September Stellenbosch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to visit South Africa?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Cape Town, September might be a good time to visit South Africa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Cape Town. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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