Hillsborough weather in September (Down County, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does September bring to Hillsborough? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In September, Hillsborough tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Hillsborough in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 109 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hillsborough, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 109 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Hillsborough, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hillsborough.

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