Harrismith in September

8.4out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.

23°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
5Rainy days (32 mm)
11:50 hDaylight
06:03Sunrise · 17:53 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
  • Some rain: about 5 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in September varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

25° 14° J 25° 14° F 23° 12° M 21° 9° A 19° 6° M 17° 3° J 17° 2° J 19° 5° A 23° 8° S 23° 10° O 24° 11° N 25° 13° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 25°C14°C170 mm 19– – 6.1
February 25°C14°C128 mm 15– – 6.8
March 23°C12°C98 mm 14– – 7.2
April 21°C9°C47 mm 8– – 8.0
May 19°C6°C18 mm 3– – 8.3
June 17°C3°C10 mm 2– – 8.0
July 17°C2°C11 mm 1– – 8.0
August 19°C5°C23 mm 4– – 8.2
September 23°C8°C32 mm 5– – 8.4
October 23°C10°C90 mm 12– – 7.4
November 24°C11°C125 mm 15– – 6.9
December 25°C13°C174 mm 19– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Harrismith in September?

Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Harrismith?

The best months are September, May, August, April.