Karratha Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Karratha

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
21.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
2 mm
Avg Humidity
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60%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-2.5°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Karratha September Weather Overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Karratha, with average highs near 26.7°C and lows around 21.1°C (mean 23.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

Karratha September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Karratha. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Karratha was 2020 — when the month averaged 26.2°C — while the coldest was 2004 at 22.5°C. Typical September days reach 26.7°C with nights near 21.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp24.2°C→24.7°C+0.5°C
Max Temp27.0°C→27.4°C+0.4°C
Min Temp21.5°C→22.0°C+0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

22.0°C–23.3°C13 yr (29%)
23.3°C–24.5°C20 yr (44%)
24.5°C–25.8°C10 yr (22%)
25.8°C–27.0°C2 yr (4%)

Karratha September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the drier months in Karratha, averaging 2 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2010 with 22 mm, while the driest were 2020, 2021 and 2023, among others at 0 mm.

Karratha September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Karratha during September averages 60%. The most humid September was 1995 at 65%, and the least humid was 2021 at 56%.

Karratha September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 6.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Karratha. The sunniest September was 2002 at 6.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2001 at 5.9.

Karratha September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Karratha during September is 4.6 m/s. The windiest September was 1991 at 5.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2000 and 2006 at 3.9 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Karratha

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

How September Ranks in Karratha

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Karratha Weather by Month

Karratha September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp24.0°C23.6°C23.6°C23.8°C25.0°C+1°C
Avg High26.8°C26.5°C26.3°C26.7°C27.8°C+1°C
Avg Low21.2°C20.7°C20.9°C21.0°C22.2°C+1°C
Avg Rain2 mm0 mm0 mm3 mm3 mm+1 mm

Extreme September Records in Karratha

🔥Warmest September35.9°C2006
🧊Coldest September15.9°C1992
🌧️Wettest September22 mm2010
🏜️Driest September0 mm1981
🌬️Windiest September5.2 m/s1991

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Karratha 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 15.9°C (1992) to a record high of 35.9°C (2006).

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Rainfall in September is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm, with a wettest year of 22 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Karratha?

One of the best times to visit Karratha

September is one of the best times to visit Karratha. Expect days averaging 26.7°C and nights around 21.1°C (mean 23.9°C) — cooler than Karratha's yearly average — with low rainfall (2 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Karratha'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 →

Karratha Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Karratha, with average highs near 26.7°C and lows around 21.1°C (mean 23.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 2 mm of rainfall in Karratha, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 22 mm (2010), and the driest just 0 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 60% and average wind speed is 4.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.6 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°C to 27.4°C and overnight lows from 21.5°C to 22°C over the same span.
September Weather in Karratha, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.3°C24.2°C21.1°C31.5°C18.5°C2 mm57%4.5 m/s6.7
202428.2°C26.1°C24.0°C31.5°C21.4°C5 mm62%4 m/s6.1
202328.5°C25.6°C22.7°C34.1°C19.1°C0 mm62%4 m/s6.5
202225.9°C23.4°C20.9°C29.6°C18.4°C7 mm62%4.6 m/s6.5
202127.2°C24.3°C21.3°C31.2°C19.4°C0 mm56%4.9 m/s6.6
2020 🔥29.4°C26.2°C23.0°C33.4°C21.0°C0 mm56%4.6 m/s6.8
201926.8°C23.9°C21.0°C29.5°C19.7°C1 mm61%4.2 m/s6.8
201827.0°C24.0°C21.0°C33.7°C18.0°C0 mm59%4.3 m/s6.7
201727.2°C24.5°C21.8°C32.4°C19.4°C1 mm60%4.8 m/s6.7
201626.0°C23.4°C20.8°C27.3°C18.9°C4 mm59%4.6 m/s6.6
201527.4°C24.5°C21.7°C29.2°C18.8°C0 mm59%4 m/s6.8
201427.5°C24.5°C21.5°C31.9°C19.6°C0 mm60%4.5 m/s6.7
201326.2°C23.5°C20.9°C31.5°C18.5°C3 mm64%4.9 m/s6.7
201226.7°C24.0°C21.2°C29.9°C18.9°C0 mm63%5 m/s6.7
201126.2°C23.2°C20.2°C29.8°C18.7°C0 mm58%5.1 m/s6.8
2010 🌧️25.7°C22.9°C20.2°C32.4°C17.8°C22 mm60%4.9 m/s6
200925.9°C23.0°C20.2°C28.6°C17.7°C0 mm59%5 m/s6.8
200827.2°C24.4°C21.5°C32.5°C19.6°C1 mm59%4.4 m/s6.5
200727.2°C24.2°C21.3°C29.6°C18.9°C0 mm58%4.6 m/s6.8
200627.5°C24.8°C22.0°C35.9°C20.0°C2 mm64%3.9 m/s6.6
200525.3°C22.8°C20.2°C28.7°C18.2°C0 mm64%4.9 m/s6.7
2004 ❄️25.1°C22.5°C19.9°C27.4°C17.0°C0 mm61%4.9 m/s6.7
200325.7°C23.0°C20.4°C28.3°C18.4°C0 mm62%4.9 m/s6.7
200225.4°C22.9°C20.3°C28.2°C17.8°C0 mm65%4.7 m/s6.9
200126.3°C23.9°C21.4°C31.1°C18.8°C0 mm60%4.4 m/s5.9
200027.4°C24.5°C21.7°C32.1°C18.6°C0 mm62%3.9 m/s6.7
199927.4°C24.4°C21.4°C29.7°C19.6°C0 mm59%4.7 m/s6.7
199827.4°C24.2°C21.0°C33.2°C18.3°C0 mm58%5.1 m/s6.5
199725.6°C22.9°C20.1°C27.8°C17.1°C3 mm65%4.7 m/s6.5
199626.6°C23.7°C20.9°C32.3°C19.6°C0 mm62%4.9 m/s6.7
199526.0°C23.6°C21.3°C29.7°C18.9°C1 mm65%4.8 m/s6.4
199427.9°C24.5°C21.0°C31.6°C18.4°C0 mm59%4.6 m/s6.7
199326.0°C23.0°C20.0°C30.8°C16.5°C0 mm57%4.7 m/s6.7
199225.3°C22.6°C19.9°C29.8°C15.9°C0 mm60%4.9 m/s6.3
199125.9°C23.0°C20.1°C30.5°C18.5°C0 mm59%5.2 m/s6.6
199026.7°C23.8°C21.0°C33.6°C19.6°C0 mm60%4.6 m/s6.5
198927.9°C24.6°C21.4°C30.1°C20.0°C0 mm56%4.3 m/s6.4
198827.0°C23.9°C20.8°C29.1°C18.9°C0 mm57%4.6 m/s6.7
198726.6°C23.8°C21.0°C30.7°C19.2°C0 mm61%4.3 m/s6.5
198625.1°C22.6°C20.1°C28.3°C18.1°C6 mm64%4.7 m/s6.3
198527.0°C24.1°C21.3°C31.3°C18.7°C0 mm59%4.3 m/s6.5
198425.6°C23.0°C20.4°C28.3°C18.3°C4 mm62%4.8 m/s6.5
198327.8°C24.9°C22.0°C32.0°C18.7°C4 mm61%4.4 m/s—
198226.2°C23.8°C21.4°C32.7°C18.9°C3 mm61%4.7 m/s—
198128.4°C25.3°C22.2°C32.2°C19.5°C0 mm57%4.7 m/s—

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

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Karratha September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Karratha in September?▼

The average high in September is around 26.7°C with lows near 21.1°C (mean 23.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Karratha in September?▼

September averages 2 mm of rainfall in Karratha, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 22 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest September on record in Karratha?▼

The hottest September reached 35.9°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to 15.9°C in 1992.

Has September in Karratha 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°C to 27.4°C and overnight lows from 21.5°C to 22°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Karratha?▼

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Karratha and one of the drier months, so plan for around 26.7°C daytime highs and 21.1°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Karratha?▼

Not quite — September is the 4th coolest month in Karratha, averaging 23.9°C.

What should I pack for Karratha in September?▼

For September in Karratha, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.7°C and lows of 21.1°C.

Is Karratha humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 60% — moderately humid.

How windy is Karratha in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 4.6 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 5.2 m/s (1991).

Which September had the most rainfall in Karratha?▼

The wettest September on record was 2010 with 22 mm. On average, September sees 2 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 Karratha 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.