Pietermaritzburg Weather in September

What's the weather like in Pietermaritzburg (KwaZulu-Natal) in September 2024?

The climate in Pietermaritzburg during September can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

September is in the spring in Pietermaritzburg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Pietermaritzburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.7°C 74.6°F
Nightly temperature 10°C 49.9°F
Average temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average September is the 6th driest month of the year in Pietermaritzburg with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

September temperatures in Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg average temperature in September

September rainfall

Pietermaritzburg average rain in September

September hourly sunshine

Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg in September 2024.

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Pietermaritzburg weather stats

Pietermaritzburg weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.7°C 80.1°F
Driest month: June 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 8.5hrs
Coldest month: June 20.6°C 69.1°F
Wettest month: January 138mm 5.4ins
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