Temperatures in September
It's pleasantly warm in September in Cape Town 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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cape Town in September. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of September
The month of September starts in Cape Town with mild temperatures, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-September
By mid-September, the average daytime temperature drops to around 20°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of September
By the end of September, the average daytime temperature in Cape Town will be around 21°C, with nights close to 12°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cape Town is 17°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit on the chilly side.
Precipitation in September
In September, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 24% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in September for Cape Town. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cape Town in September |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 20°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 22°C | |
| Low Temp |
19°C | 17°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
65 mm | 44 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 8 days | |
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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.
Is September a good time to visit Cape Town?
Want nice weather? Then September is a great time to be in Cape Town. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Cape Town in September
With 36°C, Cape Town hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in September 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in September in Cape Town
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in September in Cape Town, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in September in Cape Town
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in September for Cape Town, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for September, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Cape Town.
Daily UV Index in September in Cape Town
This chart shows the average daily UV index in September in Cape Town, 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.
Temperature in September in Cape Town Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in September in Cape Town, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in September in Cape Town Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in September in Cape Town, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in September for Cape Town
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Average Weather in Cape Town by Month
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