Kangaroo Island Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kangaroo Island, Australia in September.

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Kingscote Penneshaw American River Emu Bay

Are you planning a trip a to Kangaroo Island, Australia in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kangaroo Island in September

Kangaroo Island, Australia is a region in Australia. September in Kangaroo Island generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Kingscote.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kangaroo Island, Australia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Emu Bay with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Parndana with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Explore Kangaroo Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kangaroo Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kingscote)

January23°C (73°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May18°C (64°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August15°C (59°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December21°C (70°F)
Best Time to Visit Kangaroo Island →

Best Places to Visit in Kangaroo Island in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kangaroo Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kangaroo Island

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Kangaroo Island, Australia?

Temperature range in Kangaroo Island (September)

Precipitation variation in Kangaroo Island (September)

Kingscote

In September Kingscote generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kingscote →

Penneshaw

In September Penneshaw generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Penneshaw →

American River

In September American River generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
50 mm (2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in American River →

Emu Bay

In September Emu Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Emu Bay →

Stokes Bay

In September Stokes Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Stokes Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kangaroo Island, in Australia.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kangaroo Island in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kingscote 17°C (63°F) 12°C (54°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Penneshaw 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 52 mm (2 in)
American River 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Emu Bay 17°C (63°F) 12°C (54°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Stokes Bay 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Parndana 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Kangaroo Island weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kangaroo Island, Australia in September?

Kangaroo Island, Australia typically experiences tolerable weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kingscote average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kangaroo Island, Australia in September?

Daytime temperatures in Kingscote peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in September, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Kangaroo Island, Australia get a lot of rain in September?

Not particularly. Kingscote averages just 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Kangaroo Island, Australia.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Kangaroo Island, Australia?

In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to Kangaroo Island, Australia with often tolerable weather in Kingscote.

On average, the best time to visit Kangaroo Island, Australia is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Kingscote. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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