North West Weather in September

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

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Hartbeespoort Mahikeng Rustenburg Klerksdorp

Planning a getaway to North West, 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 North West in September

North West, South Africa is a region in South Africa. September in North West generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Magaliesburg at 26°C (79°F) and very warm in Madikwe Game Reserve at 30°C (86°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Madikwe Game Reserve and 12°C (54°F) in Magaliesburg.

For specific regional insights in North West, South Africa, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Melorane with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to low rainfall in Magaliesburg with 21 mm (0.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this September. For example, Hartbeespoort gets approximately 281 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore North West by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North West — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hartbeespoort)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August24°C (75°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North West in September

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

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 North West

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

Temperature range in North West (September)

Precipitation variation in North West (September)

Hartbeespoort

In September Hartbeespoort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
293 hours
281 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hartbeespoort →

Mahikeng

In September Mahikeng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Mahikeng →

Rustenburg

In September Rustenburg 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 perfect that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Rustenburg →

Klerksdorp

In September Klerksdorp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
4 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Klerksdorp →

Magaliesburg

In September Magaliesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
284 hours
281 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in North West, in South Africa.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in North West in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hartbeespoort 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Mahikeng 28°C (82°F) 12°C (54°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Rustenburg 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Klerksdorp 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Magaliesburg 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Potchefstroom 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

North West weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North West, South Africa in September?

Expect perfect weather across North West, South Africa in September. The popular destination of Hartbeespoort averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in North West, South Africa in September?

Hartbeespoort averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does North West, South Africa get a lot of rain in September?

Rain is generally moderate to light in North West, South Africa during September, with Hartbeespoort averaging close to 18 mm (0.7 in).

Is September a Good Time to Visit North West, South Africa?

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit North West, South Africa with overall perfect weather in Hartbeespoort.

On average, the best time to visit North West, South Africa is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Hartbeespoort. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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