Quesnel Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Quesnel

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
17.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
4.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
11.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
50 mm
Avg Humidity
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68%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+7.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Quesnel September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Quesnel, with average highs near 17.6°C and lows around 4.7°C (mean 11.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 50 mm of rainfall and 68% relative humidity across the period.

Quesnel September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Quesnel. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Quesnel was 2025 — when the month averaged 15.1°C — while the coldest was 1984 at 8°C. Typical September days reach 17.6°C with nights near 4.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp9.4°C→13.0°C+3.6°C
Max Temp15.5°C→19.7°C+4.2°C
Min Temp3.3°C→6.5°C+3.2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

8.0°C–10.0°C15 yr (33%)
10.0°C–12.0°C12 yr (27%)
12.0°C–14.0°C16 yr (36%)
14.0°C–16.0°C2 yr (4%)

Quesnel September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Quesnel, averaging 50 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2004 with 101 mm, while the driest was 1993 at 11 mm.

Quesnel September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Quesnel during September averages 68%. The most humid September was 2004 at 81%, and the least humid was 1990 at 58%.

Quesnel September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 3.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Quesnel. The sunniest Septembers were 1990 and 1995 at 4.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1992, 2004 and 2018 at 3.

Quesnel September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Quesnel during September is 0.2 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 2008, 2012 and 2022, among others at 0.3 m/s, while the calmest were 2011, 2019 and 2021, among others at 0.1 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Quesnel

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

How September Ranks in Quesnel

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Quesnel Weather by Month

Quesnel September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.2°C11.5°C10.5°C11.0°C13.0°C+2.8°C
Avg High16.7°C18.3°C16.8°C17.4°C19.5°C+2.8°C
Avg Low3.7°C4.7°C4.2°C4.7°C6.6°C+2.9°C
Avg Rain55 mm44 mm58 mm45 mm45 mm-10 mm

Extreme September Records in Quesnel

🔥Warmest September34.5°C1988
🧊Coldest September-6.6°C2018
🌧️Wettest September101 mm2004
🏜️Driest September11 mm1993
🌬️Windiest September0.3 m/s1989

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Quesnel have risen by about 3.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of -6.6°C (2018) to a record high of 34.5°C (1988).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 50 mm, with a wettest year of 101 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Quesnel?

One of the best times to visit Quesnel

September is one of the best times to visit Quesnel. Expect days averaging 17.6°C and nights around 4.7°C (mean 11.2°C) — warmer than Quesnel's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (50 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Quesnel'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 →

Quesnel Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Quesnel, with average highs near 17.6°C and lows around 4.7°C (mean 11.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 50 mm of rainfall and 68% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 50 mm of rainfall in Quesnel, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 101 mm (2004), and the driest just 11 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 68% and average wind speed is 0.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.6 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 3.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 15.5°C to 19.7°C and overnight lows from 3.3°C to 6.5°C over the same span.
September Weather in Quesnel, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥21.5°C15.1°C8.8°C32.4°C1.6°C50 mm67%0.2 m/s3.3
202419.2°C12.8°C6.4°C30.1°C-2.7°C68 mm68%0.2 m/s3.7
202318.6°C12.0°C5.4°C26.9°C0.5°C17 mm65%0.2 m/s3.7
202221.6°C14.0°C6.5°C31.7°C0.7°C17 mm63%0.3 m/s4.2
202117.4°C11.3°C5.2°C26.2°C-0.8°C63 mm69%0.1 m/s3.4
202018.7°C12.9°C7.2°C27.9°C1.6°C53 mm76%0.2 m/s3.5
201916.2°C10.6°C5.1°C27.7°C-5.8°C72 mm75%0.1 m/s3.1
201814.2°C8.2°C2.3°C21.1°C-6.6°C41 mm72%0.2 m/s3
201717.8°C11.9°C6.1°C30.2°C0.6°C53 mm71%0.2 m/s3.1
201615.8°C9.8°C3.9°C24.6°C-0.9°C57 mm74%0.2 m/s3.4
201515.5°C9.5°C3.5°C27.5°C-1.8°C49 mm72%0.2 m/s3.4
201419.0°C12.1°C5.1°C27.4°C-5.2°C23 mm66%0.2 m/s4
201320.4°C13.7°C7.0°C32.1°C-1.6°C32 mm64%0.2 m/s3.9
201220.5°C12.8°C5.2°C27.6°C-0.1°C17 mm61%0.3 m/s4.1
201119.3°C12.6°C5.9°C29.2°C0.3°C50 mm66%0.1 m/s3.7
201015.3°C9.2°C3.2°C25.4°C-3.4°C58 mm72%0.2 m/s3.2
200919.7°C12.9°C6.2°C29.5°C-2.7°C54 mm68%0.1 m/s3.7
200817.8°C10.9°C4.0°C25.6°C-2.5°C23 mm68%0.3 m/s3.9
200715.5°C9.5°C3.5°C24.7°C-2.6°C64 mm73%0.2 m/s3.5
200618.8°C12.2°C5.6°C30.7°C-2.7°C50 mm68%0.2 m/s3.7
200515.3°C9.2°C3.2°C21.0°C-1.2°C54 mm71%0.2 m/s3.5
2004 🌧️13.6°C8.5°C3.3°C18.0°C-2.3°C101 mm81%0.2 m/s3
200317.5°C10.9°C4.4°C29.6°C-3.4°C69 mm70%0.2 m/s3.5
200215.7°C9.9°C4.0°C22.3°C-0.9°C56 mm71%0.2 m/s3.2
200117.9°C11.3°C4.7°C25.5°C-0.4°C58 mm68%0.2 m/s3.9
200015.8°C9.6°C3.4°C22.9°C-3.3°C50 mm75%0.2 m/s3.5
199916.7°C10.3°C3.8°C25.3°C-2.6°C64 mm69%0.2 m/s3.8
199818.9°C12.0°C5.1°C23.9°C0.6°C31 mm65%0.2 m/s3.7
199719.1°C12.1°C5.2°C26.4°C-1.0°C56 mm69%0.2 m/s3.8
199614.3°C8.9°C3.6°C23.6°C-3.3°C95 mm77%0.2 m/s3.3
199520.8°C13.6°C6.5°C29.0°C0.9°C31 mm62%0.3 m/s4.4
199419.7°C12.8°C5.9°C25.5°C2.5°C31 mm62%0.2 m/s3.2
199319.3°C11.7°C4.1°C27.9°C-3.2°C11 mm59%0.3 m/s4.3
199213.8°C8.2°C2.7°C21.8°C-3.6°C86 mm71%0.1 m/s3
199119.0°C11.9°C4.7°C26.7°C0.2°C28 mm65%0.2 m/s4
199021.0°C13.4°C5.7°C26.0°C0.2°C12 mm58%0.3 m/s4.4
198919.6°C12.3°C4.9°C26.7°C-0.6°C16 mm63%0.3 m/s4.2
198817.3°C10.5°C3.7°C34.5°C-2.4°C39 mm64%0.2 m/s3.4
198720.7°C13.1°C5.5°C28.2°C1.0°C28 mm61%0.2 m/s3.6
198615.1°C8.9°C2.6°C21.5°C-1.4°C80 mm70%0.2 m/s3.5
198514.4°C8.2°C1.9°C21.6°C-5.0°C77 mm68%0.2 m/s3.6
1984 ❄️14.1°C8.0°C2.0°C22.5°C-4.1°C70 mm71%0.2 m/s3.4
198314.2°C8.3°C2.4°C22.6°C-4.9°C43 mm67%0.2 m/s—
198216.5°C10.9°C5.3°C23.9°C-1.6°C86 mm80%0.2 m/s—
198118.4°C11.6°C4.8°C31.7°C-3.6°C55 mm66%0.1 m/s—

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

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Quesnel September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Quesnel in September?▼

The average high in September is around 17.6°C with lows near 4.7°C (mean 11.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Quesnel in September?▼

September averages 50 mm of rainfall in Quesnel, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 101 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest September on record in Quesnel?▼

The hottest September reached 34.5°C in 1988. The coldest dipped to -6.6°C in 2018.

Has September in Quesnel 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 3.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 15.5°C to 19.7°C and overnight lows from 3.3°C to 6.5°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Quesnel?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Quesnel and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 17.6°C daytime highs and 4.7°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Quesnel?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Quesnel, averaging 11.2°C.

What should I pack for Quesnel in September?▼

For September in Quesnel, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 17.6°C and lows of 4.7°C.

Is Quesnel humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 68% — moderately humid.

How windy is Quesnel in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 0.2 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 0.3 m/s (1989).

Which September had the most rainfall in Quesnel?▼

The wettest September on record was 2004 with 101 mm. On average, September sees 50 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 Quesnel 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.