Franklin

Sisonke District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Current Weather

16°

Mostly Clear

Feels Like: 20°

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Max: 20°

The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 20°C and dropping to 9°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day.

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Daylight Hours

06:01

Sunrise

17:51

Sunset

11 hours 49 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Crescent

08:08

Moonrise

22:21

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

20°

Wednesday

21°

Thursday

11°

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16°

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11°
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17°

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11°
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22°

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UV Index

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5 Moderate
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Humidity

51% Comfortable
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Weather in Franklin today, September 15, 2026

Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Franklin on September 15, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 70% near 10:00. Skies look heaviest around 10:00, with cover close to 38%.

The temperature range runs from about 9°C up to 20°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 28% and 69% and the peak around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 7.9 km/h by 14:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.

Through the afternoon the main story eases from the wetter morning, with rain odds nearer 8% after earlier peaks around 70%. Cloud remains in play near 25% around 12:00, but the heaviest damp risk should be behind you. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. Daylight runs from 06:01 to 17:51, lasting 11 hours 49 minutes of sunlight today.

Taken together, Franklin looks wet enough on September 15, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 20°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Franklin

How warm does it get in Franklin?

The warmest month in Franklin is January, with average high temperatures of 25°C. The average temperature during this period is around 19°C.

How cold does it get in Franklin?

The coldest month in Franklin is July, with average low temperatures of 1°C. The average temperature during this period is around 9°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Franklin?

The wettest month in Franklin is December, with an average of 177mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Franklin?

The driest month in Franklin is July, with an average of 16mm of precipitation.

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