Cowell Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Cowell

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
20.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
8.4°C
Avg Temp
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14.3°C
Avg Rain
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29 mm
Avg Humidity
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66%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Cowell September Weather Overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Cowell, with average highs near 20.1°C and lows around 8.4°C (mean 14.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 29 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

Cowell September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Cowell. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Cowell was 2023 — when the month averaged 17.3°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 11.3°C. Typical September days reach 20.1°C with nights near 8.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.4°C→15.2°C+1.8°C
Max Temp19.1°C→21.3°C+2.2°C
Min Temp7.8°C→9.1°C+1.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–12.8°C5 yr (11%)
12.8°C–14.5°C19 yr (42%)
14.5°C–16.3°C19 yr (42%)
16.3°C–18.0°C2 yr (4%)

Cowell September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Cowell, averaging 29 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2010 with 98 mm, while the driest was 2018 at 2 mm.

Cowell September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Cowell during September averages 66%. The most humid September was 2010 at 81%, and the least humid was 2023 at 54%.

Cowell September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Cowell. The sunniest September was 2023 at 5.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2010 at 4.

Cowell September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Cowell during September is 3.8 m/s. The windiest September was 1996 at 4.6 m/s, while the calmest was 1997 at 3.1 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Cowell

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

How September Ranks in Cowell

🥶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 Cowell Weather by Month

Cowell September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.6°C13.8°C14.5°C14.3°C15.2°C+1.6°C
Avg High19.4°C19.4°C20.4°C20.2°C21.3°C+1.9°C
Avg Low7.9°C8.2°C8.5°C8.4°C9.2°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain23 mm42 mm30 mm30 mm16 mm-7 mm

Extreme September Records in Cowell

🔥Warmest September33.7°C2023
🧊Coldest September3.1°C1995
🌧️Wettest September98 mm2010
🏜️Driest September2 mm2018
🌬️Windiest September4.6 m/s1996

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Cowell have risen by about 1.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 3.1°C (1995) to a record high of 33.7°C (2023).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 29 mm, with a wettest year of 98 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.5°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 Cowell?

A quieter season to visit Cowell

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of December and March tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Cowell. That said, September — with days averaging 20.1°C and nights around 8.4°C (mean 14.3°C) and low rainfall (29 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Cowell'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 →

Cowell Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Cowell, with average highs near 20.1°C and lows around 8.4°C (mean 14.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 29 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 29 mm of rainfall in Cowell, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 98 mm (2010), and the driest just 2 mm (2018). Humidity sits around 66% and average wind speed is 3.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.1°C to 21.3°C and overnight lows from 7.8°C to 9.1°C over the same span.
September Weather in Cowell, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.3°C15.2°C9.2°C30.3°C6.2°C12 mm63%3.8 m/s5.2
202421.1°C14.8°C8.4°C32.2°C4.9°C7 mm62%3.8 m/s5
2023 🔥24.3°C17.3°C10.3°C33.7°C5.8°C4 mm54%3.5 m/s5.6
202218.5°C13.5°C8.6°C23.9°C5.2°C35 mm72%3.8 m/s4.7
202121.2°C15.0°C8.8°C30.1°C6.3°C8 mm60%3.9 m/s5.2
202021.4°C15.6°C9.7°C29.6°C5.2°C33 mm64%4.2 m/s4.8
201921.6°C15.0°C8.3°C31.3°C5.3°C9 mm58%3.6 m/s5.2
201820.4°C13.9°C7.5°C28.2°C3.7°C2 mm58%3.5 m/s5.3
201721.2°C15.1°C8.9°C31.8°C5.5°C8 mm60%4.2 m/s5
201617.9°C12.5°C7.1°C25.0°C4.5°C73 mm70%4 m/s4.7
201519.4°C13.7°C7.9°C28.1°C5.1°C16 mm67%3.4 m/s5.1
201421.1°C15.1°C9.0°C30.1°C6.1°C20 mm65%3.7 m/s5.2
201322.3°C16.3°C10.4°C28.5°C4.7°C36 mm68%3.9 m/s4.9
201220.9°C14.6°C8.3°C30.0°C5.2°C13 mm61%4.1 m/s5
201121.3°C15.0°C8.8°C29.9°C5.1°C23 mm62%4 m/s5.2
2010 🌧️16.3°C12.1°C7.8°C21.3°C4.9°C98 mm81%3.3 m/s4
200920.4°C14.5°C8.6°C29.7°C4.5°C51 mm65%4.3 m/s4.8
200821.2°C14.6°C8.0°C33.4°C5.2°C11 mm60%3.7 m/s5.4
200722.0°C15.4°C8.7°C32.0°C4.6°C12 mm57%4.1 m/s5.3
200621.7°C15.3°C8.9°C29.8°C5.1°C4 mm58%3.9 m/s5.3
200519.8°C14.3°C8.7°C28.1°C5.8°C64 mm69%3.7 m/s4.7
200419.5°C13.8°C8.1°C30.0°C5.0°C23 mm69%3.2 m/s4.7
200318.9°C13.5°C8.1°C28.8°C5.1°C29 mm68%4.3 m/s4.9
200219.8°C13.9°C8.0°C29.3°C4.3°C14 mm63%4.4 m/s4.8
200120.2°C14.7°C9.2°C29.7°C5.2°C69 mm70%3.9 m/s4.5
200020.7°C14.9°C9.1°C30.4°C5.6°C27 mm72%3.8 m/s5
199921.9°C15.8°C9.8°C31.3°C5.5°C29 mm64%3.9 m/s5
199820.9°C14.7°C8.6°C31.9°C6.0°C26 mm67%3.6 m/s5
199718.7°C13.7°C8.8°C22.7°C6.3°C67 mm74%3.1 m/s4.4
199618.5°C13.0°C7.4°C28.7°C3.8°C65 mm69%4.6 m/s4.9
199519.6°C13.9°C8.1°C26.6°C3.1°C33 mm65%3.4 m/s4.8
199418.8°C13.1°C7.5°C25.9°C4.3°C10 mm66%3.4 m/s5.3
199319.3°C13.9°C8.4°C29.1°C4.9°C49 mm67%3.4 m/s4.9
1992 ❄️16.1°C11.3°C6.6°C22.5°C3.8°C79 mm76%3.4 m/s4.7
199120.2°C14.2°C8.2°C27.1°C4.6°C25 mm66%4 m/s5
199020.3°C14.2°C8.2°C31.4°C4.2°C34 mm65%3.7 m/s5.1
198918.8°C13.0°C7.3°C27.0°C4.3°C25 mm69%3.9 m/s5.2
198821.3°C15.2°C9.0°C30.8°C5.9°C25 mm57%4.2 m/s5.2
198720.2°C14.3°C8.3°C31.3°C4.8°C14 mm67%3.3 m/s5
198618.3°C12.8°C7.3°C26.0°C4.3°C34 mm72%3.7 m/s5
198517.6°C12.4°C7.2°C25.5°C4.9°C16 mm66%3.8 m/s5.2
198416.3°C11.4°C6.6°C23.5°C3.9°C41 mm71%4 m/s4.6
198320.1°C14.1°C8.0°C29.5°C4.8°C29 mm69%4 m/s—
198219.4°C13.6°C7.9°C29.1°C4.6°C18 mm61%3.6 m/s—
198122.3°C15.7°C9.2°C31.6°C6.5°C6 mm61%3.6 m/s—

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

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Cowell September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Cowell in September?▼

The average high in September is around 20.1°C with lows near 8.4°C (mean 14.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Cowell in September?▼

September averages 29 mm of rainfall in Cowell, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 98 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest September on record in Cowell?▼

The hottest September reached 33.7°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 3.1°C in 1995.

Has September in Cowell 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.1°C to 21.3°C and overnight lows from 7.8°C to 9.1°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Cowell?▼

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Cowell and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 20.1°C daytime highs and 8.4°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Cowell?▼

Not quite — September is the 4th coolest month in Cowell, averaging 14.3°C.

What should I pack for Cowell in September?▼

For September in Cowell, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 20.1°C and lows of 8.4°C.

Is Cowell humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 66% — moderately humid.

How windy is Cowell in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 3.8 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 4.6 m/s (1996).

Which September had the most rainfall in Cowell?▼

The wettest September on record was 2010 with 98 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 Cowell 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.