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Canberra in September
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Rain
Daylight
12h
What to expect
Canberra is in early spring during September, a shoulder-season stretch where conditions can nudge warmer or cooler week to week. It usually feels cool and fresh, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple. You get a comfortable daylight window for day trips and sightseeing.
September in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Canberra.
Hottest (avg)
#8 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#4 / 12
Daylight Hours
#7 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#1 / 12
Highest UV
#7 / 12
Most Humid
#5 / 12
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 11.9 h
- UV index (max)
- 7
- Typical sun hours
- 07:02 - 18:54
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
-
- Rainy days
- 10 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 49%
- Snowfall
-
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 75%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for September. Typical high 15.3°C and low 4.4°C.
Typical disruptions in September
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in September.
Cold High impact
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 85% of days (25.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
25.4 days / month
~85% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 25.4 days / month
- Probability ~85% of days
- Intensity Up to ~4°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~25 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Wind High impact
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 14% of days (4.2 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.2 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.2 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~88km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~4 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 11% of days (3.2 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.2 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.2 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind High impact
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~87km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wind High impact
Severe gusts Measures: Severe gust days (>=80 km/h). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~93km/h (P95)
Severe gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain Moderate
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 11% of days (3.3 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.3 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.3 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Show all disruptions (20 more)
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.8 days/month in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.8 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.8 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~25mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~33mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold Moderate
Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 7% of days (2.0 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.0 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.0 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~0°C (P95)
Freezing nights are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Moderate
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 5% of days (1.6 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.6 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.6 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~29mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold Minor
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 60% of days (18.1 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
18.1 days / month
~60% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 18.1 days / month
- Probability ~60% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~18 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 55% of days (16.5 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
16.5 days / month
~55% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 16.5 days / month
- Probability ~55% of days
- Intensity Up to ~79km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~17 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 39% of days (11.7 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.7 days / month
~39% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.7 days / month
- Probability ~39% of days
- Intensity Up to ~17mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~12 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 38% of days (11.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.4 days / month
~38% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.4 days / month
- Probability ~38% of days
- Intensity Up to ~98% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 28% of days (8.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.4 days / month
~28% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.4 days / month
- Probability ~28% of days
- Intensity Up to ~19h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~8 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 28% of days (8.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.4 days / month
~28% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.4 days / month
- Probability ~28% of days
- Intensity Up to ~94% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~8 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 19% of days (5.7 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.7 days / month
~19% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.7 days / month
- Probability ~19% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 16% of days (4.8 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.8 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.8 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.5 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.5 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.3 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.3 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Wind Minor
Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~30km/h (P95)
Breezy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Visibility Minor
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~97% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Other Minor
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~97 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Wind chill risk Measures: Wind chill risk days. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-1°C (P95)
Wind chill risk is possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cold Minor
Hard freeze nights Measures: Hard freeze nights (min <=-2C). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Hard freeze conditions are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cold Minor
Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 0.1 days/month in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.1 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.1 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)
Cold snap runs are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Is September a good time to visit Canberra?
Typical September days in Canberra reach highs of 15°C (59°F) with nights around 4°C (39°F). It usually feels cool by day and cold after dark. Overall, September sits in the middle of the Canberra climate range.
What are temperatures like in September?
In September, you can usually expect highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows near 4°C (39°F). That means cool days and cold nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in September?
Rainfall in September averages 57 mm (2.2 in) across roughly 10 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in September?
You can expect about 12 hours of daylight in September. Sunrise is typically around 07:02 and sunset near 18:54. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in September?
UV levels are often high (around 7). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in September?
In September, average wind speeds are around 12 km/h (7 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 62 km/h (39 mph). On the ground, it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.