Bowen Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Bowen

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
19.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
10 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
68%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-1.5°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Bowen September Weather Overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Bowen, with average highs near 27.2°C and lows around 19.6°C (mean 23.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 10 mm of rainfall and 68% relative humidity across the period.

Bowen September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Bowen. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Bowen was 2010 — when the month averaged 25°C — while the coldest was 1990 at 21.4°C. Typical September days reach 27.2°C with nights near 19.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.2°C→23.7°C+0.5°C
Max Temp27.1°C→27.4°C+0.3°C
Min Temp19.3°C→20.1°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

21.0°C–22.0°C1 yr (2%)
22.0°C–23.0°C12 yr (27%)
23.0°C–24.0°C21 yr (47%)
24.0°C–25.0°C11 yr (24%)

Bowen September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the drier months in Bowen, averaging 10 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2010 with 77 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 0 mm.

Bowen September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bowen during September averages 68%. The most humid September was 1998 at 79%, and the least humid was 1991 at 59%.

Bowen September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 6.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bowen. The sunniest Septembers were 2003 and 2019 at 6.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2010 at 4.7.

Bowen September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bowen during September is 3.7 m/s. The windiest September was 1981 at 4.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1984 at 3 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Bowen

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How September Ranks in Bowen

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Bowen Weather by Month

Bowen September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.2°C23.1°C23.5°C23.5°C23.7°C+0.5°C
Avg High27.1°C26.8°C27.4°C27.3°C27.3°C+0.2°C
Avg Low19.3°C19.3°C19.6°C19.8°C20.1°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain7 mm14 mm7 mm14 mm7 mm0 mm

Extreme September Records in Bowen

🔥Warmest September34.9°C1986
🧊Coldest September11.9°C1990
🌧️Wettest September77 mm2010
🏜️Driest September0 mm2019
🌬️Windiest September4.8 m/s1981

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Bowen have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 11.9°C (1990) to a record high of 34.9°C (1986).

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Rainfall in September is one of the drier months, averaging 10 mm, with a wettest year of 77 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Bowen?

One of the best times to visit Bowen

September is one of the best times to visit Bowen. Expect days averaging 27.2°C and nights around 19.6°C (mean 23.4°C) — cooler than Bowen's yearly average — with low rainfall (10 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Bowen's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Bowen Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Bowen, with average highs near 27.2°C and lows around 19.6°C (mean 23.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 10 mm of rainfall and 68% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 10 mm of rainfall in Bowen, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 77 mm (2010), and the driest just 0 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 68% and average wind speed is 3.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.1 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How September has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average September temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.1°C to 27.4°C and overnight lows from 19.3°C to 20.1°C over the same span.
September Weather in Bowen, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.9°C24.1°C20.3°C32.0°C16.5°C4 mm69%4.1 m/s6.2
202427.8°C24.2°C20.7°C32.7°C19.0°C5 mm68%4.1 m/s5.7
202327.2°C23.7°C20.2°C31.5°C18.9°C7 mm69%4.5 m/s6.2
202227.8°C24.0°C20.3°C31.0°C15.8°C15 mm73%3.2 m/s6
202126.2°C22.7°C19.2°C32.6°C15.1°C3 mm69%4.3 m/s6.2
202026.9°C23.5°C20.1°C31.6°C17.5°C6 mm72%4.5 m/s5.9
201927.2°C22.9°C18.5°C30.4°C15.5°C0 mm64%3.5 m/s6.7
201827.5°C23.6°C19.7°C32.1°C16.8°C4 mm66%3.9 m/s6.5
201727.6°C23.8°C19.9°C32.7°C18.5°C1 mm67%3.5 m/s6.6
201627.7°C24.4°C21.1°C32.4°C18.5°C24 mm76%3.4 m/s5.4
201527.3°C23.4°C19.5°C30.6°C16.8°C9 mm65%3.8 m/s6.2
201427.0°C23.1°C19.3°C30.4°C15.9°C12 mm68%3.3 m/s6.2
201327.7°C24.1°C20.5°C31.3°C18.0°C5 mm70%3.7 m/s6.3
201226.8°C23.1°C19.4°C29.4°C17.4°C3 mm68%3.5 m/s6.2
201126.1°C22.0°C18.0°C30.9°C14.7°C2 mm68%4 m/s6.3
2010 🔥 🌧️28.0°C25.0°C22.0°C32.4°C19.1°C77 mm78%3.6 m/s4.7
200928.4°C24.4°C20.4°C32.1°C16.7°C1 mm63%3.5 m/s6.3
200827.0°C23.3°C19.5°C29.5°C16.9°C9 mm71%3.7 m/s6.1
200727.2°C23.1°C19.1°C32.1°C17.2°C20 mm70%3.2 m/s6.1
200626.5°C22.7°C18.9°C30.2°C13.6°C11 mm67%4.4 m/s6.1
200527.2°C23.4°C19.6°C30.7°C17.6°C1 mm67%3.5 m/s6.4
200426.5°C22.8°C19.2°C28.5°C16.3°C5 mm65%3.9 m/s6.3
200327.9°C23.9°C19.9°C33.1°C16.8°C1 mm62%3.5 m/s6.7
200227.7°C23.6°C19.6°C31.1°C17.9°C3 mm67%3.3 m/s6.5
200127.7°C24.0°C20.2°C32.5°C17.8°C16 mm68%4.1 m/s5.9
200027.7°C23.6°C19.6°C34.1°C17.3°C0 mm64%3.9 m/s6.5
199926.5°C22.8°C19.1°C31.5°C16.6°C11 mm71%4.3 m/s6.1
199826.4°C23.5°C20.6°C28.7°C17.9°C19 mm79%3.8 m/s5.6
199727.4°C23.5°C19.7°C31.3°C16.5°C5 mm72%3.5 m/s6.2
199626.9°C22.7°C18.5°C30.8°C14.1°C30 mm64%3.6 m/s6.5
199526.4°C22.6°C18.8°C31.8°C14.0°C3 mm70%3.5 m/s6.3
199426.5°C22.5°C18.5°C31.6°C16.1°C5 mm67%3.4 m/s6.3
199326.3°C23.0°C19.6°C29.2°C18.1°C32 mm72%4 m/s5.5
199228.1°C24.6°C21.1°C30.6°C18.2°C27 mm70%3.3 m/s5.6
199128.4°C24.0°C19.5°C32.2°C15.4°C0 mm59%3.3 m/s6.6
1990 ❄️25.3°C21.4°C17.5°C26.9°C11.9°C3 mm65%4.4 m/s6.2
198927.5°C23.2°C18.9°C34.1°C14.1°C0 mm67%3.4 m/s6.4
198827.0°C22.8°C18.6°C29.9°C14.6°C2 mm72%3.5 m/s6.2
198726.6°C23.0°C19.5°C28.2°C15.4°C3 mm66%4.1 m/s5.7
198627.8°C23.9°C20.0°C34.9°C18.1°C14 mm67%3.7 m/s5.9
198527.2°C22.9°C18.5°C32.4°C12.3°C2 mm64%3.6 m/s6.4
198427.5°C23.5°C19.4°C30.2°C15.5°C24 mm66%3 m/s6.1
198327.7°C24.1°C20.5°C31.6°C17.1°C7 mm72%3.6 m/s—
198226.2°C22.2°C18.2°C34.6°C15.3°C6 mm69%3.5 m/s—
198126.7°C23.2°C19.8°C30.2°C16.8°C6 mm66%4.8 m/s—

Actual recorded September data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Bowen September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bowen in September?▼

The average high in September is around 27.2°C with lows near 19.6°C (mean 23.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bowen in September?▼

September averages 10 mm of rainfall in Bowen, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 77 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest September on record in Bowen?▼

The hottest September reached 34.9°C in 1986. The coldest dipped to 11.9°C in 1990.

Has September in Bowen gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average September temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.1°C to 27.4°C and overnight lows from 19.3°C to 20.1°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Bowen?▼

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Bowen and one of the drier months, so plan for around 27.2°C daytime highs and 19.6°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Bowen?▼

Not quite — September is the 4th coolest month in Bowen, averaging 23.4°C.

What should I pack for Bowen in September?▼

For September in Bowen, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.2°C and lows of 19.6°C.

Is Bowen humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 68% — moderately humid.

How windy is Bowen in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 3.7 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 4.8 m/s (1981).

Which September had the most rainfall in Bowen?▼

The wettest September on record was 2010 with 77 mm. On average, September sees 10 mm.

Where does this September weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Bowen behaves each September, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for September specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.