Helmsdale weather in September (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does September bring to Helmsdale? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for September in Helmsdale includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. September is known for being in the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Helmsdale in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 20 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 112 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Helmsdale climate page with graphs.

 

Helmsdale, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 112 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

* Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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