Drakensberg region Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in September.

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Underberg Himeville Winterton Struisbaai

Planning a getaway to the Drakensberg region, South Africa this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Drakensberg region in September

The Drakensberg region, South Africa is a region in South Africa. The weather in the Drakensberg region in September can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Struisbaai at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Hammanskraal at 29°C (84°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Hammanskraal and 13°C (55°F) in Struisbaai.

For a closer look at conditions across the Drakensberg region, South Africa, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Hammanskraal with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Himeville with 61 mm (2.4 in).

Explore the Drakensberg region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Drakensberg region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Underberg)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Drakensberg region in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Drakensberg region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Drakensberg region

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Drakensberg region (September)

Precipitation variation in the Drakensberg region (September)

Underberg

In September Underberg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
15 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
very good
Climate in Underberg →

Himeville

In September Himeville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
15 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
very good
Climate in Himeville →

Winterton

In September Winterton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Winterton →

Struisbaai

In September Struisbaai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Struisbaai →

Hammanskraal

In September Hammanskraal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
293 hours
281 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Drakensberg region in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Underberg 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Himeville 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Winterton 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Struisbaai 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Hammanskraal 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Bergville 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

The Drakensberg region weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in September?

Expect excellent weather across the Drakensberg region, South Africa in September. The popular destination of Underberg averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in September?

Underberg averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does the Drakensberg region, South Africa get a lot of rain in September?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Drakensberg region, South Africa during September, with Underberg averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

Is September a Good Time to Visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa with overall excellent weather in Underberg. 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 April, May, June and September offering mostly excellent weather in Underberg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be mixed.

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