Gladstone Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Gladstone

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
29 mm
Avg Humidity
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67%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-1.7°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Gladstone September Weather Overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Gladstone, with average highs near 26.4°C and lows around 15.4°C (mean 20.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 29 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

Gladstone September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Gladstone. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Gladstone was 2013 — when the month averaged 23.3°C — while the coldest was 1990 at 19.1°C. Typical September days reach 26.4°C with nights near 15.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.4°C→21.4°C+1°C
Max Temp25.9°C→26.7°C+0.8°C
Min Temp14.9°C→16.0°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–20.3°C9 yr (20%)
20.3°C–21.5°C23 yr (51%)
21.5°C–22.8°C12 yr (27%)
22.8°C–24.0°C1 yr (2%)

Gladstone September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the drier months in Gladstone, averaging 29 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2010 with 149 mm, while the driest were 2000 and 2017 at 0 mm.

Gladstone September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Gladstone during September averages 67%. The most humid September was 1998 at 80%, and the least humid was 1991 at 55%.

Gladstone September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 5.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Gladstone. The sunniest September was 2019 at 6.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2010 at 4.6.

Gladstone September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Gladstone during September is 2.7 m/s. The windiest September was 1999 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest were 1984 and 2022 at 2.3 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Gladstone

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How September Ranks in Gladstone

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Gladstone Weather by Month

Gladstone September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.3°C20.7°C21.1°C21.2°C21.4°C+1.1°C
Avg High25.8°C26.2°C26.6°C26.7°C26.6°C+0.8°C
Avg Low14.9°C15.3°C15.5°C15.7°C16.1°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain30 mm44 mm17 mm33 mm19 mm-11 mm

Extreme September Records in Gladstone

🔥Warmest September35.5°C2017
🧊Coldest September7.5°C2011
🌧️Wettest September149 mm2010
🏜️Driest September0 mm2000
🌬️Windiest September3.3 m/s1999

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Gladstone have risen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 7.5°C (2011) to a record high of 35.5°C (2017).

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Rainfall in September is one of the drier months, averaging 29 mm, with a wettest year of 149 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Gladstone?

One of the best times to visit Gladstone

September is one of the best times to visit Gladstone. Expect days averaging 26.4°C and nights around 15.4°C (mean 20.9°C) — cooler than Gladstone's yearly average — with low rainfall (29 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Gladstone'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 →

Gladstone Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Gladstone, with average highs near 26.4°C and lows around 15.4°C (mean 20.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 29 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 29 mm of rainfall in Gladstone, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 149 mm (2010), and the driest just 0 mm (2000). Humidity sits around 67% and average wind speed is 2.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.9 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 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.9°C to 26.7°C and overnight lows from 14.9°C to 16°C over the same span.
September Weather in Gladstone, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.0°C21.6°C16.3°C32.3°C12.4°C16 mm69%2.7 m/s5.8
202427.0°C21.7°C16.4°C31.8°C14.1°C6 mm67%2.7 m/s5.8
202327.2°C21.9°C16.5°C33.8°C14.0°C4 mm65%3.2 m/s6.2
202226.3°C21.0°C15.6°C30.9°C11.1°C51 mm71%2.3 m/s5.3
202126.2°C20.7°C15.2°C30.1°C10.0°C19 mm63%3 m/s6.1
202026.1°C21.3°C16.5°C30.2°C12.6°C18 mm70%3.2 m/s5.8
201928.4°C21.9°C15.5°C33.3°C10.4°C0 mm58%2.5 m/s6.4
201826.7°C21.2°C15.7°C31.7°C12.3°C13 mm65%2.9 m/s6.2
201728.7°C22.4°C16.2°C35.5°C11.3°C0 mm62%2.6 m/s6.2
201626.5°C21.6°C16.7°C31.5°C12.5°C62 mm71%2.8 m/s5.5
201525.9°C20.3°C14.8°C29.6°C10.2°C12 mm65%2.7 m/s6.2
201425.4°C20.2°C14.9°C29.4°C8.3°C60 mm69%2.7 m/s5.8
2013 🔥29.1°C23.3°C17.5°C35.2°C14.8°C8 mm66%3 m/s6.1
201225.9°C20.4°C14.9°C30.2°C9.6°C20 mm69%2.6 m/s5.9
201125.1°C19.5°C13.9°C29.0°C7.5°C7 mm69%2.7 m/s5.9
2010 🌧️25.0°C20.9°C16.8°C27.7°C12.5°C149 mm79%2.4 m/s4.6
200927.9°C22.0°C16.2°C32.8°C12.3°C18 mm62%2.6 m/s6.1
200826.0°C20.9°C15.8°C32.9°C11.4°C25 mm72%2.5 m/s5.7
200725.9°C20.7°C15.4°C31.1°C12.7°C38 mm73%2.7 m/s5.8
200625.1°C20.2°C15.3°C29.0°C9.3°C19 mm71%3 m/s5.8
200526.7°C21.2°C15.6°C30.7°C10.7°C8 mm66%2.7 m/s6.2
200425.9°C20.4°C14.8°C31.2°C9.9°C18 mm67%2.5 m/s6.1
200327.8°C21.6°C15.3°C31.5°C9.1°C2 mm65%2.5 m/s6.3
200226.7°C21.0°C15.3°C30.5°C10.8°C8 mm69%2.6 m/s6.3
200126.2°C20.9°C15.6°C30.5°C11.3°C32 mm68%3 m/s5.8
200027.9°C21.7°C15.5°C31.7°C12.2°C0 mm61%2.6 m/s6.3
199925.6°C20.6°C15.7°C29.0°C12.5°C22 mm70%3.3 m/s5.7
199824.5°C20.7°C17.0°C28.4°C11.0°C113 mm80%3 m/s5.1
199727.4°C21.9°C16.4°C33.5°C12.3°C40 mm68%2.7 m/s5.8
199626.9°C20.5°C14.0°C32.5°C8.1°C106 mm63%2.8 m/s6
199526.2°C20.9°C15.5°C30.8°C8.0°C14 mm66%2.7 m/s5.8
199426.9°C20.8°C14.7°C32.9°C9.5°C5 mm59%2.8 m/s6.2
199324.7°C20.0°C15.3°C31.8°C12.3°C74 mm72%3.1 m/s5.7
199226.6°C20.8°C15.0°C32.4°C10.6°C55 mm65%2.7 m/s5.4
199128.4°C21.8°C15.3°C33.2°C10.5°C0 mm55%2.5 m/s6.3
1990 ❄️24.7°C19.1°C13.6°C28.4°C9.3°C6 mm64%2.9 m/s6
198926.0°C20.2°C14.3°C31.3°C9.8°C7 mm67%2.7 m/s5.9
198825.6°C20.5°C15.3°C34.4°C10.5°C10 mm71%2.8 m/s6
198725.9°C20.3°C14.8°C30.0°C9.4°C9 mm63%2.6 m/s5.8
198625.6°C20.3°C15.0°C30.2°C8.9°C69 mm68%2.7 m/s5.8
198525.8°C20.0°C14.2°C31.1°C7.8°C41 mm65%2.9 m/s6
198425.3°C19.4°C13.5°C28.8°C8.1°C69 mm65%2.3 m/s5.7
198326.4°C21.5°C16.5°C31.3°C12.1°C13 mm75%2.7 m/s—
198225.4°C19.9°C14.5°C31.7°C10.9°C48 mm70%2.7 m/s—
198126.4°C21.0°C15.7°C32.5°C8.6°C2 mm66%3 m/s—

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

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Gladstone September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Gladstone in September?▼

The average high in September is around 26.4°C with lows near 15.4°C (mean 20.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Gladstone in September?▼

September averages 29 mm of rainfall in Gladstone, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 149 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest September on record in Gladstone?▼

The hottest September reached 35.5°C in 2017. The coldest dipped to 7.5°C in 2011.

Has September in Gladstone 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 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.9°C to 26.7°C and overnight lows from 14.9°C to 16°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Gladstone?▼

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Gladstone and one of the drier months, so plan for around 26.4°C daytime highs and 15.4°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Gladstone?▼

Not quite — September is the 5th coolest month in Gladstone, averaging 20.9°C.

What should I pack for Gladstone in September?▼

For September in Gladstone, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.4°C and lows of 15.4°C.

Is Gladstone humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 67% — moderately humid.

How windy is Gladstone in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 2.7 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 3.3 m/s (1999).

Which September had the most rainfall in Gladstone?▼

The wettest September on record was 2010 with 149 mm. On average, September sees 29 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 Gladstone 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.