When to go · Franschhoek
Franschhoek in September
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar)). Across South Africa: Cape spring and flowers, whales in Walker Bay, Kruger at its driest. Heritage Day 24 Sep.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar)). Across South Africa: Cape spring and flowers, whales in Walker Bay, Kruger at its driest. Heritage Day 24 Sep.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated good. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
- NovemberGreatInside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
- DecemberGreatInside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
- JanuaryGreatInside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
Weather in September
- FranschhoekHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Medium
South Africa overall: Cape spring and flowers, whales in Walker Bay, Kruger at its driest. Heritage Day 24 Sep.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Franschhoek, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Sep: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 7
Jan: 3 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 0
September: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar)). Across South Africa: Cape spring and flowers, whales in Walker Bay, Kruger at its driest. Heritage Day 24 Sep.
January: Inside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
Franschhoek: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings