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Visit Johannesburg
in September?

September is one of the best times to visit Johannesburg.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -26.20°N 28.05°E
77°FMax temperature
10%Rainy days
11.7hSunshine / day

Johannesburg weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
50°F – 77°F
🌧 Rainy days
10% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.8/10)

Should you visit Johannesburg in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 10%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 77°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: September is a good time to visit Johannesburg. September remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).

Johannesburg in September by trip type

What to expect in September

Autumn in Johannesburg is often underrated: 25°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Johannesburg

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January59°F77°F45%0.2in12.9h7.8/10
🌤️ February59°F77°F50%0.2in12.2h7.6/10
🌤️ March55°F75°F32%0.1in11.7h8.0/10
🌤️ April52°F70°F27%0.1in10.9h7.6/10
🌤️ May45°F68°F7%0.0in10.1h7.8/10
🌤️ June41°F64°F5%0.0in10.1h7.5/10
⛅ July39°F63°F2%0.0in10.4h7.4/10
🌤️ August45°F70°F3%0.0in10.7h8.2/10
☀️ September50°F77°F10%0.0in11.7h8.8/10
☀️ October54°F79°F24%0.1in12.0h8.6/10
🌤️ November55°F79°F43%0.1in12.6h8.0/10
🌤️ December59°F77°F55%0.1in12.7h7.6/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Johannesburg averages 77°F, 10% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

September vs September (best month)

The best month is September (score 8.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Johannesburg in September

Is September a good time to visit Johannesburg?
September is an excellent time to visit Johannesburg (score 8.8/10). With 77°F, 11.7h of sunshine and 10% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Johannesburg in September?
With 77°F and 11.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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