Australia weather in September
What is the weather like in Australia in September?
The weather conditions in Australia in September vary from tolerable to perfect depending on the destination.
During September in Australia, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Strahan with 11°C (51°F) to very high in Kununurra with 36°C (97°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Kununurra and 2°C (36°F) in Strahan.
Precipitation in September varies from almost none in Karratha with an average of 0.3mm (0 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Strahan with 162mm (6.4 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 185 hours of sunshine in Melbourne during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Australia.
Where to go in Australia in September





Popular destinations in Australia
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
Average weather in Melbourne
In September Melbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Sydney
In September Sydney generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Gold Coast
In September Gold Coast generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Brisbane
In September Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Perth
In September Perth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (44°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Australia.
Is September the best time to go to Australia?
In our opinion September is a good time to visit Australia with commonly tolerable weather in Melbourne. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Australia is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne.
The worst months are June, July and August that can have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Australia.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for almost all countries in the world. Are you going to Australia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Australia.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which suggests which destination suits your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.