The weather in September in South Africa
It's pleasantly warm in September in South Africa with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 12°C.
Looking for great weather? September is a good time to be in South Africa. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in September for South Africa. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 36°C in 2019, South Africa reached the highest temperature in September over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Rainfall amount
In September, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in September for South Africa
Click on any day in September to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in South Africa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
September weather comparison
| South Africa | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 20°C | 27°C |
| Max. temperature | 23°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 10°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 65 mm | 57 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 9 days |
Start of September
The month of September starts in South Africa with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 11°C.
Mid September
By mid-September, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of September
By the end of September, the average daytime temperature in South Africa is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in South Africa is based on weather data from Cape Town. Other places, like Krugerpark, Johannesburg or Stellenbosch, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in South Africa to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in September in South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in September in South Africa
Temperature in September in South Africa over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in September in South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in September in South Africa
Total precipitation in September in South Africa over the years
Daily UV index in September in South Africa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in September in South Africa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in South Africa by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Africa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.