The United Kingdom weather in September
What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in September?
The weather conditions in the United Kingdom in September vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During September in the United Kingdom, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in Gairlochy with 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Saint Helier Jersey with 20°C (68°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Saint Helier Jersey and 6°C (42°F) in Gairlochy.
Precipitation in September varies from moderate in Elsenham with an average of 48mm (1.9 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Taynuilt with 274mm (11 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 155 hours of sunshine in London during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of the United Kingdom, check out the map below.
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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 19°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (49°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Edinburgh
In September Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (60°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (47°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Blackpool
In September Blackpool generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in York
In September York generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Torquay
In September Torquay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is September the best time to go to the United Kingdom?
In our opinion September is a good time to visit the United Kingdom with commonly pleasant weather in London. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit the United Kingdom is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in London.
The worst months are January, February and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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