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Portsmouth weather in September (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Portsmouth in September? This guide provides all the details you need.

In September, Portsmouth typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. September is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Portsmouth in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 149 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portsmouth, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 149 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Portsmouth in September?

For visitors traveling to Portsmouth, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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