Parksville Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Parksville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
18.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
15.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
55 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
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1.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Parksville September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Parksville, with average highs near 18.5°C and lows around 12.2°C (mean 15.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 55 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Parksville September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Parksville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Septembers in Parksville were 2020 and 2022 — when the month averaged 17.3°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 13.4°C. Typical September days reach 18.5°C with nights near 12.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.2°C→16.2°C+2°C
Max Temp17.3°C→19.3°C+2°C
Min Temp11.1°C→13.1°C+2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

13.0°C–14.3°C7 yr (16%)
14.3°C–15.5°C15 yr (33%)
15.5°C–16.8°C16 yr (36%)
16.8°C–18.0°C7 yr (16%)

Parksville September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the drier months in Parksville, averaging 55 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2018 with 149 mm, while the driest was 1993 at 2 mm.

Parksville September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Parksville during September averages 78%. The most humid September was 2025 at 83%, and the least humid was 1989 at 72%.

Parksville September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 3.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Parksville. The sunniest September was 1993 at 4.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2021 at 3.1.

Parksville September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Parksville during September is 1.1 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 1992, 2007 and 2021, among others at 1.4 m/s, while the calmest were 1991, 1993 and 1995, among others at 0.9 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Parksville

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How September Ranks in Parksville

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Parksville Weather by Month

Parksville September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.6°C15.6°C15.1°C15.6°C16.4°C+1.8°C
Avg High17.9°C18.8°C18.2°C18.5°C19.5°C+1.6°C
Avg Low11.3°C12.4°C12.0°C12.6°C13.3°C+2°C
Avg Rain53 mm36 mm48 mm78 mm64 mm+11 mm

Extreme September Records in Parksville

🔥Warmest September28.8°C2024
🧊Coldest September5.6°C1983
🌧️Wettest September149 mm2018
🏜️Driest September2 mm1993
🌬️Windiest September1.4 m/s1981

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Parksville have risen by about 2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 5.6°C (1983) to a record high of 28.8°C (2024).

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Rainfall in September is one of the drier months, averaging 55 mm, with a wettest year of 149 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0.4°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Parksville?

One of the best times to visit Parksville

September is one of the best times to visit Parksville. Expect days averaging 18.5°C and nights around 12.2°C (mean 15.4°C) — warmer than Parksville's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (55 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Parksville'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 →

Parksville Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Parksville, with average highs near 18.5°C and lows around 12.2°C (mean 15.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 55 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 55 mm of rainfall in Parksville, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 149 mm (2018), and the driest just 2 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 1.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.8 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°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.3°C to 19.3°C and overnight lows from 11.1°C to 13.1°C over the same span.
September Weather in Parksville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.8°C16.9°C14.0°C26.6°C10.5°C112 mm83%1.3 m/s3.6
202419.1°C16.0°C12.9°C28.8°C6.6°C53 mm78%1.2 m/s3.6
202319.2°C15.8°C12.4°C25.2°C7.4°C38 mm75%1.2 m/s3.8
202220.9°C17.3°C13.7°C26.7°C11.1°C18 mm74%1 m/s4.4
202117.7°C15.0°C12.4°C23.0°C9.1°C107 mm81%1.4 m/s3.1
2020 🔥20.2°C17.3°C14.3°C27.0°C11.0°C57 mm80%1.1 m/s3.5
201918.1°C15.5°C12.9°C25.9°C8.5°C102 mm81%1.3 m/s3.2
2018 🌧️17.3°C14.6°C11.9°C25.2°C9.5°C149 mm82%1.3 m/s3.2
201719.7°C16.8°C13.8°C27.7°C9.8°C49 mm76%1 m/s3.6
201617.4°C14.6°C11.8°C21.1°C8.4°C57 mm81%1.3 m/s3.6
201517.2°C14.2°C11.2°C24.2°C8.1°C61 mm79%1.3 m/s3.4
201420.5°C17.2°C13.9°C27.0°C10.6°C59 mm74%1.1 m/s3.9
201319.3°C16.4°C13.5°C28.2°C8.2°C113 mm80%1.2 m/s3.5
201219.2°C15.7°C12.1°C26.2°C8.6°C13 mm77%1 m/s4.4
201119.1°C16.2°C13.3°C24.6°C9.1°C73 mm80%1.3 m/s3.7
201017.5°C14.8°C12.0°C23.2°C9.6°C105 mm82%1.2 m/s3.2
200918.8°C15.5°C12.3°C25.9°C6.6°C68 mm76%1.3 m/s3.6
200818.4°C15.2°C12.0°C24.6°C9.9°C18 mm77%1.2 m/s4
200717.2°C14.3°C11.5°C22.8°C7.5°C84 mm81%1.4 m/s3.6
200619.4°C15.9°C12.4°C26.9°C9.0°C40 mm75%1.2 m/s4.2
200517.5°C14.5°C11.6°C20.8°C8.1°C39 mm79%1.1 m/s3.9
200417.2°C14.5°C11.8°C20.7°C9.1°C86 mm81%1.3 m/s3.4
200319.8°C16.1°C12.3°C27.2°C9.8°C34 mm75%1 m/s3.9
200218.4°C15.1°C11.7°C24.4°C7.1°C31 mm76%1.1 m/s3.9
200117.9°C14.8°C11.7°C23.0°C9.5°C35 mm81%1.2 m/s3.8
200017.6°C15.0°C12.4°C22.1°C9.7°C44 mm77%1 m/s3.6
199917.9°C14.4°C11.0°C25.6°C7.2°C31 mm76%1.2 m/s4.5
199819.5°C16.0°C12.4°C24.3°C9.6°C13 mm78%1 m/s4.1
199719.1°C16.3°C13.4°C25.5°C10.8°C113 mm78%1.1 m/s3.5
199616.7°C13.8°C10.9°C25.0°C6.7°C68 mm79%1.2 m/s3.5
199520.5°C17.2°C14.0°C24.8°C10.7°C22 mm74%0.9 m/s4.1
199419.2°C16.3°C13.3°C23.6°C10.2°C48 mm78%1 m/s3.6
199319.7°C16.2°C12.7°C26.9°C8.2°C2 mm73%0.9 m/s4.8
1992 ❄️16.3°C13.4°C10.6°C20.2°C7.5°C49 mm78%1.4 m/s3.7
199119.0°C15.6°C12.2°C25.2°C9.2°C4 mm77%0.9 m/s4.3
199020.5°C16.8°C13.0°C24.4°C9.8°C8 mm74%0.9 m/s4.3
198919.9°C16.1°C12.2°C24.7°C9.0°C15 mm72%0.9 m/s4.5
198817.8°C14.3°C10.8°C28.2°C7.4°C78 mm76%1.1 m/s3.8
198719.6°C15.8°C12.1°C25.9°C8.2°C19 mm74%0.9 m/s3.9
198617.0°C13.8°C10.6°C22.7°C7.6°C48 mm77%1 m/s3.8
198517.0°C13.8°C10.6°C21.4°C8.7°C56 mm75%1.1 m/s3.8
198416.6°C13.7°C10.7°C19.2°C6.3°C61 mm76%1.2 m/s3.4
198316.8°C13.6°C10.4°C21.6°C5.6°C62 mm76%1.2 m/s—
198218.6°C15.4°C12.2°C24.2°C8.8°C34 mm78%1 m/s—
198117.7°C14.7°C11.8°C25.6°C7.7°C102 mm79%1.4 m/s—

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

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Parksville September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Parksville in September?▼

The average high in September is around 18.5°C with lows near 12.2°C (mean 15.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Parksville in September?▼

September averages 55 mm of rainfall in Parksville, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 149 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest September on record in Parksville?▼

The hottest September reached 28.8°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to 5.6°C in 1983.

Has September in Parksville 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°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.3°C to 19.3°C and overnight lows from 11.1°C to 13.1°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Parksville?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Parksville and one of the drier months, so plan for around 18.5°C daytime highs and 12.2°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Parksville?▼

Not quite — September is the 10th coolest month in Parksville, averaging 15.4°C.

What should I pack for Parksville in September?▼

For September in Parksville, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 18.5°C and lows of 12.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Parksville humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Parksville in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 1.1 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 1.4 m/s (1981).

Which September had the most rainfall in Parksville?▼

The wettest September on record was 2018 with 149 mm. On average, September sees 55 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 Parksville 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.