Weather in September in Australia
Thinking about venturing to Australia this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Australia in September?
Australia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In September, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Bronte at 10°C to very hot in Kununurra at 38°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Kununurra and 2°C in Bronte.For specific regional insights in Australia, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Derby with an average of 0.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Strahan with 231 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Melbourne.Average sunshine
The city Melbourne usually sees around 185 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Australia climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
Melbourne
In September Melbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Sydney
In September Sydney generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gold Coast
In September Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Brisbane
In September Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Perth
In September Perth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Australia.
Is September the best time to visit Australia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Melbourne, September may not be the ideal time to visit Australia.
On average, the best time to visit Australia is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Australia.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Australia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Australia.
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