South Africa in september: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in South Africa in september 2025
Below, find the the weather forecast for september for most popular cities in South Africa. These predictions are probabilities for the month of september from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in september in Cape Town
good weather
Weather at 6am
58°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
26%
15%
11%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
20%
19%
8%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
22%
14%
7%
Weather at 3am
56°F
43%
24%
16%
12%
More information about the weather in Cape Town in september
Where to go in South Africa in september?
Where to go in South Africa in september: destination map
Where to go in each region in september?
| Eastern Cape (Port Elizabeth (South Africa), East London, Coffee Bay...) | 68°F to 74°F | 1 à 4 days | 65°F to 72°F | good weather* |
| Free State (Bloemfontein, Harrismith, Welkom...) | 74°F to 83°F | 1 à 2 days | perfect weather* | |
| Gauteng (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto...) | 81°F to 83°F | 0 à 1 days | perfect weather | |
| KwaZulu-Natal (Durban, Richards Bay, Margate...) | 63°F to 81°F | 2 à 5 days | 72°F to 74°F | good weather* |
| Limpopo (Parc Kruger, Polokwane, Marakele National Park...) | 81°F to 88°F | 0 à 1 days | perfect weather | |
| Mpumalanga (Nelspruit, Blyde River Canyon, Sabi Sands Reserve...) | 77°F to 92°F | 1 à 2 days | perfect weather | |
| North West of South Africa (Mmabatho, Rustenburg, Pilanesberg National Park...) | 83°F to 88°F | 0 day | perfect weather | |
| Northern Cape (Kimberley, Upington, Port Nolloth...) | 65°F to 81°F | 0 à 1 days | 59°F | perfect weather* |
| Western Cape (Cape Town, George, Vredendal...) | 65°F to 72°F | 0 à 5 days | 61°F to 65°F | good weather |
Where should you go in South Africa in september when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in South Africa in september ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.
Thanks to the return of the heat, most localities enjoy a superb weather throughout September in South Africa. The mornings are still mild in the Cape region, while in the east of the country, the rise in temperature is felt from daybreak. As the month of September is very dry, the days rival each other magnificently.
Johannesburg and Inland throughout September
The climatic conditions are magnificent on all the localities located inland. The warm, pleasant weather at all times of the day with a lot of sunshine will allow one to spend pleasant moments wandering the streets of Johannesburg or Pretoria. If one has a weak spot for animal watching, this is a good time to visit the Kruger Park!
The East Coast throughout September
The climate throughout September in South Africa translates into a perfect combination of pleasant warmth and sunny days. Moreover, the few rainy episodes have no impact on the quality of the weather. For this reason, one can enjoy the sun for fun during the day and the clarity of the night to spend friendly evenings.
The West Coast throughout September
La cote-ouest sud-africaine, plus humide comparée au reste du territoire, est caractérisée par la fraîcheur des matinées et la tiédeur de l'atmosphère en milieu de journée. Heureusement, avec la douce présence du soleil qui continue à illuminer les journées, la météo en Afrique du Sud en septembre est plutôt agréable, surtout si vous vous couvrez convenablement.
The south-west coast of South Africa, which is more humid compared to the rest of the country, is characterized by the freshness of the mornings and the warmth of the atmosphere in the middle of the day. Fortunately, with the gentle presence of the sun that continues to illuminate the days, the weather in South Africa throughout September is rather pleasant - especially if covering well.
The Southern Coast throughout September
The people who are tolerant to freshness will be pleased as much in Port Elizabeth as in Knysna. The morning temperatures are, in fact, still very mild however the rest of the day makes it possible to feel comfortable. This is especially true since the rains are relatively rare allow the sun to shine with all its might as well as to beautify the days.
Climate in South Africa in september
Climate in Cape Town in september
In the month of september, the mean temperature in Cape Town is 61°F (maximum temperature is 67°F and minimum temperature is 58°F). The climate is rather cold here in the month of september, but it is bearable when dressing warm. With 3.3in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your journey. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With good weather conditions, september is a recommended month to go in that area.
| September | |||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 60°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Bloemfontein in september
In the month of september, the mean temperature in Bloemfontein is 68°F (maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 59°F). The climate is quite nice in this city in september. With 0.5in over 1 days, rain may be scarce during your trip.
With a perfect weather, september is a recommended time to go in that area in South Africa.
| September | |||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 39% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 11% | ||
| Length of day | 11:55 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Durban in september
In the month of september, the mean temperature in Durban is 70°F (maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 67°F). The climate enjoyable in that locality in september. With 3.2in over 4 days, rain may occur throughout your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With good weather conditions, the month of september is a good month to go there.
| September | |||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 72°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 76% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||
| Length of day | 11:55 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Johannesburg in september
In the month of september, maximum temperature is 81°F and minimum temperature is 65°F (for an average temperature of 74°F). The climate nice around this city in this month. With 0.7in over 1 days, the rain will not be a problem throughout your journey.
With a perfect climate, september is a recommended month to go in this locality.
| September | |||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (4%) | ||
| Humidity | 43% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 10% | ||
| Length of day | 11:56 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Kimberley in september
In the month of september, the mean temperature in Kimberley is 70°F (maximum temperature is 81°F and minimum temperature is 61°F). The climate quite enjoyable in that locality in this month. does not rain (or really exceptionally) during the month of september. You will be well dry for your stay!
With a perfect climate, september is a recommended time to go in this locality.
| September | |||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 35% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 10% | ||
| Length of day | 11:55 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
All cities in South Africa in september
| Cape Town in september | good weather |
| Bloemfontein in september | perfect weather |
| Durban in september | good weather |
| Johannesburg in september | perfect weather |
| Kimberley in september | perfect weather |
| Nelspruit in september | perfect weather |
| Parc Kruger in september | perfect weather |
| Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in september | perfect weather |
| Pretoria in september | perfect weather |
| Blyde River Canyon in september | perfect weather |
| Coffee Bay in september | good weather |
| East London in september | good weather |
| George in september | good weather |
| Harrismith in september | perfect weather |
| Marakele National Park in september | perfect weather |
| Margate in september | good weather |
| Mmabatho in september | perfect weather |
| Polokwane in september | perfect weather |
| Pilanesberg National Park in september | perfect weather |
| Port Nolloth in september | good weather |
| Richards Bay in september | good weather |
Weather data for South Africa in september:
Weather data for South Africa in september is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in South Africa. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in South Africa can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to South Africa.