The United Kingdom weather in September

Planning a getaway to the United Kingdom this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in September?

September in the United Kingdom generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Lerwick at 14°C to pleasant in Peterborough at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Peterborough and 11°C in Lerwick.

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aveley with an average of 51 mm to heavy rainfall in Arisaig with 213 mm. The city London usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at September's conditions in the United Kingdom, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the United Kingdom's yearly weather, check out our the United Kingdom climate page.

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

Find the average weather conditions in September for the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in the United Kingdom

What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?

Average weather in London

In September London generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

London
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<<   August August
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23°C 
13°C 
204 hours 
66 mm 
12 days 
20°C 
11°C 
155 hours 
54 mm 
12 days 
October   >> October
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16°C 
8°C 
113 hours 
65 mm 
14 days 
Climate in London

Average weather in Edinburgh

In September Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Edinburgh
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<<   August August
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19°C 
12°C 
160 hours 
86 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
10°C 
128 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
October   >> October
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13°C 
7°C 
101 hours 
89 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Edinburgh

Average weather in Blackpool

In September Blackpool generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Blackpool
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<<   August August
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19°C 
15°C 
181 hours 
129 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
13°C 
142 hours 
127 mm 
17 days 
October   >> October
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15°C 
10°C 
97 hours 
152 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Blackpool

Average weather in York

In September York generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

York
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<<   August August
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21°C 
12°C 
207 hours 
75 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
10°C 
159 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
October   >> October
>>  
15°C 
7°C 
107 hours 
65 mm 
15 days 
Climate in York

Average weather in Torquay

In September Torquay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Torquay
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<<   August August
<<  
20°C 
14°C 
170 hours 
69 mm 
12 days 
19°C 
13°C 
150 hours 
62 mm 
13 days 
October   >> October
>>  
16°C 
11°C 
104 hours 
97 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Torquay

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Is September the best time to visit the United Kingdom?

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in London is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in London. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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