Swim in Cape Town in september 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in september?

Average sea temperature in Cape Town in september 2024.

In september, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Cape Town is:

Minimum: 58°F

Average: 60°F

Maximum: 62°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in september:

  • Outside temperature: 57°F to 66°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 8.1mph
  • It rains a total of 3.3in, over 5 day(s).

Should we swim in Cape Town in september?

No... The water temperature in Cape Town in september is cold

Swimming in Cape Town in september is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 60°F (minimum: 58°F - maximum: 62°F).

Note also that in september, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 61°F, 3.3in of precipitation (over 5 days) and 78.37 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Cape Town in september

September
Average sea temperature 60°F
Minimum sea temperature 58°F
Maximum sea temperature 62°F
Average outside temperature 61°F
Maximum outside temperature 67°F
Minimum outside temperature 58°F
Wind speed 12.4mph
Wind temperature 56°F
Precipitation 3.3in
Number of days of rain 5 jour(s)
(16%)
Humidity 79%
Visibility in kilometers 9.52km
Cloud cover 32%
Our opinion cold swimming

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in september

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Durban in september72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in september67°F70°Fcool swimming
Coffee Bay in september72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
East London in september70°F73°Fpleasant swimming
George in september62°F65°Fcold swimming
Margate in september72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in september58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Richards Bay in september73°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in september72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Hermanus in september60°F62°Fcold swimming
Knysna in september63°F65°Fcool swimming
Mossel Bay in september62°F65°Fcold swimming
Plettenberg Bay in september63°F65°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in september: sea temperature by city

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