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September · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 94/100

Johannesburg in September

Excellent · 94/100
High / low22° / 8°daily averages
Precipitation24 mm2 wet days
Cloud cover16%monthly average
26.20° S, 28.04° EElevation 1,767 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
When to goJohannesburg · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94September
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
September: high / low22° / 8°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Johannesburg averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 8° — mild weather by day. Expect around 24 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 16%.

Days are 3.7° warmer than in August on average, and October brings little change.

September scores 94/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Johannesburg.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:06 and sets at 18:02 local time, giving 11 h 55 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 44 minutes over the month.

Why 94/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%83%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in September

Around Johannesburg this month

Soweto
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Soweto

Gauteng · 20 km W
23°Sep high
2wet days
94score
Soweto
Germiston
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Germiston

Gauteng · 12 km E
23°Sep high
2wet days
95score
Germiston
Boksburg
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Boksburg

Gauteng · 22 km E
24°Sep high
2wet days
95score
Boksburg
Randburg
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Randburg

Gauteng · 13 km N
23°Sep high
2wet days
94score
Randburg
ivTop of the table

South Africa's best in September

Where to go in September
Odendaalsrus
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Odendaalsrus

Free State
25°Sep high
2wet days
96score
Odendaalsrus
Wolmaransstad
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Wolmaransstad

North West
25°Sep high
2wet days
96score
Wolmaransstad
Bloemfontein
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Bloemfontein

Free State
24°Sep high
2wet days
95score
Bloemfontein
Kimberley
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Kimberley

Northern Cape
25°Sep high
2wet days
95score
Kimberley
·Questions

Johannesburg in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Johannesburg?

September scores 94/100 for Johannesburg, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Johannesburg in September?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 8°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Johannesburg in September?

Johannesburg receives about 24 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 2 days.