Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
September verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 42mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
42mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 42mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Gansbaai, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
September18°C average high
September is on the cooler side of Gansbaai's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
September42mm average rain
September sits near Gansbaai's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
September6.7 hours average sun
September sits close to Gansbaai's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
September15°C average sea
September is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to February and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
September41 weather score
September scores below Gansbaai's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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