Cape Town Weather in September

What's the weather like in Cape Town (Western Cape) in September 2024?

The climate in Cape Town during September can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

September is in the spring in Cape Town and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Cape Town weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.1°C 64.6°F
Nightly temperature 9.1°C 48.4°F
Average temperature 13.6°C 56.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 15.3°C 59.6°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average September is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cape Town with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

September temperatures in Cape Town

Cape Town average temperature in September

September rainfall

Cape Town average rain in September

September hourly sunshine

Cape Town average rain in September

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cape Town in September 2024.

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Cape Town weather stats

Cape Town weather statistics
Hottest month: February 24.8°C 76.6°F
Driest month: February 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: February 11hrs
Coldest month: July 16.2°C 61.2°F
Wettest month: June 189mm 7.4ins
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