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Johannesburg in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Johannesburg in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Johannesburg in September 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Johannesburg in September? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and about 17 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 28 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • September is usually the driest month of the year in Johannesburg

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
49%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Johannesburg has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Johannesburg in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Johannesburg for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +77°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +84°F.

Is Johannesburg warm or cold in September?

Johannesburg is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +48°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Johannesburg:

Climate in Johannesburg in September

Johannesburg weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+68°F+73°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+23°F+30°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+90°F+93°F
Rainfall
12 mm28 mm82 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
51%49%58%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
22179
Cloudy days
555
Rainy days
4717
Snowy days
000

September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August. It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +68°F to +73°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 12 mm to 28 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 51% to 49%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 22 sunny days in August to 17 in September.

October brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Johannesburg in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Johannesburg is gradually increasing during September, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Johannesburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 20 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. Johannesburg is amazing in September with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Johannesburg wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 148 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Johannesburg?

This is the weather in Johannesburg in September 2023:
1 September
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+78°F
2 September
☀️
+79°F
3 September
☀️
+81°F
4 September
☁️
+83°F
5 September
☀️
+83°F
6 September
☀️
+78°F
7 September
☀️
+78°F
8 September
☀️
+81°F
9 September
☀️
+85°F
10 September
☀️
+86°F
11 September
☀️
+83°F
12 September
☀️
+59°F
13 September
☀️
+63°F
14 September
☀️
+72°F
15 September
☀️
+81°F
16 September
☀️
+80°F
17 September
☀️
+77°F
18 September
☀️
+74°F
19 September
☀️
+79°F
20 September
☀️
+82°F
21 September
☀️
+83°F
22 September
☀️
+85°F
23 September
☁️
+84°F
24 September
☀️
+83°F
25 September
☀️
+76°F
26 September
☀️
+69°F
27 September
🌧️
+59°F
28 September
☀️
+71°F
29 September
☀️
+78°F
30 September
☀️
+85°F
In September 2023 Johannesburg had 27 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 42%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 8%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Johannesburg climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Johannesburg in September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2000 (+69°F) and the highest in 2015 (+76°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 464 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1539 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Johannesburg in September:

Is September a good time to visit Johannesburg?

September is a really good time to go to Johannesburg. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Johannesburg.

Can you sunbathe in Johannesburg in September?

September is warm in Johannesburg. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Johannesburg rainy in September?

Johannesburg is usually dry in September. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Johannesburg in September?

The amount of sunny days in Johannesburg during September varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in South Africa

Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.

Monthly weather in Johannesburg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Johannesburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.