Pietermaritzburg weather in September (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Is Pietermaritzburg a good destination in September, weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During September, Pietermaritzburg is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 25°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Pietermaritzburg in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 173 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, September is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pietermaritzburg climate page with graphs.

 

Pietermaritzburg, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in September

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Pietermaritzburg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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