Cape Town Weather in September
South Africa · September climate averages and travel tips
Avg high16°C (61°F)
Avg low13°C (56°F)
Rainfall46 mm (1.8 in)
RatingExcellent 8.5/10
Expect mild days in Cape Town in September: the average high is 16°C (61°F) and the average low is 13°C (56°F). September is spring in South Africa. The month is fairly dry, with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain spread over 9 days. You get roughly 11.8 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is September a good time to visit Cape Town?
September is a good time to visit Cape Town (8.5/10), though October to April are even better.
September weather at a glance
| Average high | 16°C (61°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 13°C (56°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (59°F) |
| Rainfall | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 36% |
| Daylight | 11.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 17.7 km/h |
| vs August | 1°C warmer than August, with 35 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Cape Town in September
- a warm jacket and layers
Cape Town weather in other months
Jan22°C / 18°C11 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 19°C11 mmExcellentMar21°C / 18°C22 mmExcellentApr19°C / 16°C34 mmExcellentMay18°C / 15°C63 mmExcellentJun17°C / 14°C111 mmGoodJul16°C / 13°C95 mmGoodAug16°C / 13°C81 mmGoodSep16°C / 13°C46 mmExcellentOct18°C / 15°C28 mmExcellentNov19°C / 16°C31 mmExcellentDec21°C / 17°C12 mmExcellent
← AugustBest time to visit Cape TownOctober →
Better weather in September nearby
- Arusha28°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira24°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg26°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Soweto27°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Gqeberha20°C · 26 mm · Excellent
- Asmara24°C · 38 mm · Excellent
Nearby in September
- Gqeberha20°C · 26 mm
- Maseru24°C · 19 mm
- Soweto27°C · 15 mm
- Gaborone32°C · 8 mm
- Johannesburg26°C · 16 mm
- Windhoek30°C · 4 mm
Where else is good in September? See where to go in September.