Stellenbosch weather in September (Western Cape, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Stellenbosch in September? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In September, Stellenbosch generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Stellenbosch in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stellenbosch, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 15 Miles).

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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 Stellenbosch in September?

For visitors traveling to Stellenbosch, 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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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