Weather in September in Australia
Are you planning a trip a to Australia in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Melbourne.Average sunshine
Melbourne enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at September's conditions in Australia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Australia's yearly weather, check out 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?
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