Bordertown Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Bordertown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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17.5°C
Avg Low
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6.5°C
Avg Temp
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12.0°C
Avg Rain
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47 mm
Avg Humidity
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76%
Avg Wind
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3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-3.8°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Bordertown September Weather Overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Bordertown, with average highs near 17.5°C and lows around 6.5°C (mean 12°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 47 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

Bordertown September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Bordertown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Bordertown was 2023 — when the month averaged 15.1°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 9.5°C. Typical September days reach 17.5°C with nights near 6.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp11.1°C→13.2°C+2.1°C
Max Temp16.5°C→19.1°C+2.6°C
Min Temp5.6°C→7.4°C+1.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

9.0°C–10.8°C6 yr (13%)
10.8°C–12.5°C24 yr (53%)
12.5°C–14.3°C14 yr (31%)
14.3°C–16.0°C1 yr (2%)

Bordertown September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Bordertown, averaging 47 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 1996 with 107 mm, while the driest was 2018 at 9 mm.

Bordertown September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bordertown during September averages 76%. The most humid September was 1992 at 84%, and the least humid was 2023 at 62%.

Bordertown September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bordertown. The sunniest September was 2023 at 5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2016 at 3.6.

Bordertown September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bordertown during September is 3.1 m/s. The windiest September was 1996 at 3.9 m/s, while the calmest was 1997 at 2.4 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Bordertown

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How September Ranks in Bordertown

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Bordertown Weather by Month

Bordertown September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.3°C11.4°C12.1°C12.3°C13.2°C+1.9°C
Avg High16.7°C16.6°C17.6°C18.0°C19.0°C+2.3°C
Avg Low6.0°C6.2°C6.6°C6.7°C7.4°C+1.4°C
Avg Rain48 mm65 mm52 mm33 mm30 mm-18 mm

Extreme September Records in Bordertown

🔥Warmest September31.4°C2023
🧊Coldest September0.1°C1983
🌧️Wettest September107 mm1996
🏜️Driest September9 mm2018
🌬️Windiest September3.9 m/s1996

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Bordertown have risen by about 2.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 0.1°C (1983) to a record high of 31.4°C (2023).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 47 mm, with a wettest year of 107 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.7°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Bordertown?

A quieter season to visit Bordertown

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of February and January tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Bordertown. That said, September — with days averaging 17.5°C and nights around 6.5°C (mean 12°C) and moderate rainfall (47 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Bordertown'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 →

Bordertown Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Bordertown, with average highs near 17.5°C and lows around 6.5°C (mean 12°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 47 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 47 mm of rainfall in Bordertown, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 107 mm (1996), and the driest just 9 mm (2018). Humidity sits around 76% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 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 2.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.5°C to 19.1°C and overnight lows from 5.6°C to 7.4°C over the same span.
September Weather in Bordertown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.5°C13.0°C7.4°C27.7°C1.5°C29 mm70%3.5 m/s4.3
202418.8°C13.3°C7.7°C24.7°C2.5°C28 mm69%3.5 m/s4.2
2023 🔥22.0°C15.1°C8.1°C31.4°C4.7°C14 mm62%2.9 m/s5
202217.1°C11.8°C6.6°C21.9°C2.5°C47 mm78%3 m/s4
202119.0°C13.0°C7.1°C29.1°C2.7°C20 mm69%3.3 m/s4.3
202018.8°C13.1°C7.4°C24.9°C2.4°C41 mm71%3.4 m/s4.3
201919.1°C12.6°C6.1°C26.9°C1.1°C19 mm65%2.9 m/s4.6
201818.5°C12.1°C5.7°C26.7°C1.9°C9 mm65%3 m/s4.7
201718.7°C13.1°C7.5°C28.6°C2.6°C17 mm65%3.8 m/s4.5
201616.6°C11.5°C6.5°C23.2°C3.2°C64 mm79%2.8 m/s3.6
201519.3°C12.8°C6.3°C28.0°C2.4°C12 mm66%2.7 m/s4.5
201418.9°C12.9°C6.8°C28.3°C3.3°C23 mm72%2.9 m/s4.7
201318.5°C13.5°C8.4°C24.4°C5.5°C55 mm82%3.2 m/s3.9
201217.3°C11.9°C6.5°C24.3°C2.4°C33 mm76%3.2 m/s4.3
201118.0°C12.4°C6.8°C26.0°C2.3°C47 mm75%3 m/s4.4
201015.3°C10.6°C6.0°C18.0°C1.5°C53 mm83%2.7 m/s3.8
200917.4°C12.1°C6.9°C26.3°C3.4°C71 mm76%3.3 m/s3.9
200817.9°C12.0°C6.1°C29.0°C1.6°C31 mm74%3.1 m/s4.7
200718.5°C12.7°C6.8°C25.1°C2.4°C45 mm70%3.6 m/s4.5
200619.8°C13.1°C6.5°C28.9°C2.4°C36 mm65%3.2 m/s4.6
200517.7°C12.2°C6.8°C24.8°C2.4°C37 mm74%2.8 m/s4.3
200416.4°C11.2°C6.1°C25.8°C1.4°C41 mm82%2.5 m/s4
200315.6°C10.6°C5.5°C23.3°C0.6°C48 mm80%3.7 m/s4.4
200217.3°C11.9°C6.6°C26.5°C2.5°C47 mm71%3.6 m/s4.2
200118.0°C12.6°C7.2°C25.2°C3.4°C84 mm79%2.9 m/s4.1
200016.9°C12.1°C7.3°C22.8°C2.6°C79 mm83%3.5 m/s4
199919.2°C13.4°C7.6°C28.8°C3.6°C51 mm74%2.9 m/s4.4
199818.0°C12.5°C7.0°C24.1°C2.9°C81 mm79%3.1 m/s4.3
199716.9°C11.6°C6.4°C20.4°C3.4°C71 mm81%2.4 m/s4.3
1996 🌧️15.2°C10.8°C6.3°C24.0°C2.1°C107 mm80%3.9 m/s4.2
199516.4°C11.1°C5.7°C21.8°C0.4°C20 mm81%2.7 m/s4.3
199415.7°C10.5°C5.2°C21.7°C0.3°C28 mm75%3 m/s4.3
199317.5°C11.8°C6.1°C25.6°C3.1°C62 mm77%2.7 m/s4.4
1992 ❄️13.9°C9.5°C5.1°C16.9°C1.7°C101 mm84%2.6 m/s3.8
199116.1°C11.2°C6.2°C21.1°C2.8°C73 mm82%3.1 m/s4.2
199017.2°C12.0°C6.8°C24.1°C2.3°C57 mm79%3 m/s4.7
198916.5°C11.3°C6.1°C23.2°C4.2°C50 mm82%2.9 m/s4.4
198817.5°C12.1°C6.8°C25.2°C2.6°C68 mm79%3.1 m/s4.2
198717.7°C12.0°C6.4°C29.2°C1.5°C14 mm77%2.7 m/s4.5
198616.0°C11.2°C6.4°C22.3°C3.0°C59 mm82%3 m/s4.3
198516.4°C10.6°C4.8°C23.0°C2.4°C28 mm78%2.7 m/s4.7
198414.5°C9.6°C4.7°C20.4°C1.4°C72 mm80%3.1 m/s4.1
198316.2°C11.1°C6.0°C23.4°C0.1°C77 mm81%3.3 m/s—
198218.1°C11.7°C5.3°C25.3°C2.3°C28 mm67%3.1 m/s—
198117.5°C12.4°C7.3°C25.4°C3.6°C33 mm82%2.9 m/s—

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

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Bordertown September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bordertown in September?▼

The average high in September is around 17.5°C with lows near 6.5°C (mean 12°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bordertown in September?▼

September averages 47 mm of rainfall in Bordertown, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 107 mm in 1996.

What was the hottest September on record in Bordertown?▼

The hottest September reached 31.4°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 0.1°C in 1983.

Has September in Bordertown 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 2.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.5°C to 19.1°C and overnight lows from 5.6°C to 7.4°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Bordertown?▼

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Bordertown and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 17.5°C daytime highs and 6.5°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Bordertown?▼

Not quite — September is the 4th coolest month in Bordertown, averaging 12°C.

What should I pack for Bordertown in September?▼

For September in Bordertown, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 17.5°C and lows of 6.5°C.

Is Bordertown humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 76% — quite humid.

How windy is Bordertown in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 3.1 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 3.9 m/s (1996).

Which September had the most rainfall in Bordertown?▼

The wettest September on record was 1996 with 107 mm. On average, September sees 47 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 Bordertown 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.