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South Africa in September

Excellent time to go

Spring; safari excellent

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Daytime high
20°C
68°F
Overnight low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
40 mm
dry
Crowd levels
medium
manageable
Prices
medium
shoulder

What to expect in South Africa in September

September brings mild weather to South Africa, with daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and overnight lows near 10°C (50°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 40 mm of rainfall on average. Spring; safari excellent.

Crowds are manageable in September — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs December–January (domestic), June–September (safari), for context.

What’s happening in September

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    Hermanus Whale Festival · Sep–OctSouthern right whales celebrate their arrival with eco-focused festivities.
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South Africa in other months

January
good
February
good
March
great
April
great
May
great
June
great
July
great
August
great
October
great
November
good
December
good

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