Levin Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Levin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
13.1°C
Avg Low
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9.5°C
Avg Temp
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11.3°C
Avg Rain
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94 mm
Avg Humidity
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84%
Avg Wind
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5.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-2.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Levin September Weather Overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 13.1°C and lows around 9.5°C (mean 11.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 94 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Levin September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Levin was 2005 — when the month averaged 12.4°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 9.5°C. Typical September days reach 13.1°C with nights near 9.5°C. The long-term September temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp11.1°C→11.6°C+0.5°C
Max Temp13.1°C→13.4°C+0.3°C
Min Temp9.2°C→9.9°C+0.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

9.0°C–10.0°C2 yr (4%)
10.0°C–11.0°C9 yr (20%)
11.0°C–12.0°C29 yr (64%)
12.0°C–13.0°C5 yr (11%)

Levin September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Levin, averaging 94 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2010 with 187 mm, while the driest was 2001 at 13 mm.

Levin September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Levin during September averages 84%. The most humid September was 1988 at 89%, and the least humid was 2012 at 82%.

Levin September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 3.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Levin. The sunniest September was 1985 at 4.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1988 and 2010 at 3.2.

Levin September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Levin during September is 5.5 m/s. The windiest September was 2010 at 7.2 m/s, while the calmest was 1989 at 4.1 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Levin

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How September Ranks in Levin

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Levin Weather by Month

Levin September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.3°C10.9°C11.4°C11.3°C11.6°C+0.3°C
Avg High13.2°C12.6°C13.3°C13.0°C13.3°C+0.1°C
Avg Low9.4°C9.0°C9.6°C9.6°C9.9°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain87 mm98 mm67 mm97 mm136 mm+49 mm

Extreme September Records in Levin

🔥Warmest September17.8°C2005
🧊Coldest September5.2°C1997
🌧️Wettest September187 mm2010
🏜️Driest September13 mm2001
🌬️Windiest September7.2 m/s2010

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Levin 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 5.2°C (1997) to a record high of 17.8°C (2005).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 94 mm, with a wettest year of 187 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Levin?

A quieter season to visit Levin

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of February and January tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Levin. That said, September — with days averaging 13.1°C and nights around 9.5°C (mean 11.3°C) and higher rainfall (94 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Levin'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 →

Levin Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 13.1°C and lows around 9.5°C (mean 11.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 94 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 94 mm of rainfall in Levin, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 187 mm (2010), and the driest just 13 mm (2001). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 5.5 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 13.1°C to 13.4°C and overnight lows from 9.2°C to 9.9°C over the same span.
September Weather in Levin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202513.5°C11.8°C10.0°C15.5°C6.8°C116 mm83%6.5 m/s3.7
202413.3°C11.8°C10.3°C15.3°C6.2°C174 mm84%5.9 m/s3.7
202313.9°C12.0°C10.1°C16.4°C7.8°C122 mm86%6 m/s3.6
202213.3°C11.5°C9.7°C15.4°C6.0°C121 mm85%5.1 m/s3.5
202112.9°C11.1°C9.3°C15.0°C6.6°C129 mm83%6.1 m/s3.7
202013.1°C11.4°C9.8°C15.6°C5.9°C153 mm83%6.8 m/s3.7
201912.8°C11.2°C9.5°C15.6°C6.8°C65 mm85%5.9 m/s3.5
201812.8°C11.2°C9.5°C16.0°C6.9°C50 mm85%5.6 m/s4
201713.2°C11.7°C10.2°C15.9°C7.8°C134 mm86%5.7 m/s3.6
201613.2°C11.6°C10.0°C15.6°C6.5°C95 mm87%5.6 m/s3.3
201512.1°C10.4°C8.8°C14.5°C6.5°C95 mm83%5.6 m/s3.8
201413.5°C11.6°C9.6°C15.7°C6.6°C104 mm85%5.3 m/s3.6
201313.3°C11.6°C10.0°C15.8°C5.9°C120 mm84%6.3 m/s3.5
201213.5°C11.5°C9.5°C16.2°C5.6°C72 mm82%5.7 m/s3.5
201112.4°C10.6°C8.8°C14.7°C6.7°C53 mm82%4.8 m/s3.8
2010 🌧️13.1°C11.7°C10.2°C15.9°C6.6°C187 mm84%7.2 m/s3.2
200913.0°C10.9°C8.9°C14.8°C5.6°C87 mm84%4.9 m/s3.7
200813.1°C11.3°C9.5°C14.8°C6.1°C55 mm86%5.3 m/s3.6
200713.1°C11.1°C9.2°C16.8°C5.5°C44 mm84%4.9 m/s3.6
200613.2°C11.7°C10.2°C15.2°C7.3°C36 mm87%5.6 m/s3.4
2005 🔥14.5°C12.4°C10.3°C17.8°C7.3°C59 mm83%4.6 m/s3.8
200412.3°C10.3°C8.3°C14.2°C5.5°C114 mm83%5.8 m/s3.5
200313.4°C11.6°C9.8°C16.9°C6.7°C121 mm85%6.2 m/s3.3
200213.4°C11.8°C10.1°C15.3°C7.1°C77 mm84%6.6 m/s3.3
200114.0°C11.9°C9.8°C15.0°C7.1°C13 mm82%4.8 m/s3.7
200013.1°C11.4°C9.7°C15.8°C6.5°C64 mm83%5.4 m/s3.5
199913.8°C11.8°C9.8°C17.1°C6.0°C48 mm84%4.8 m/s3.8
199813.6°C11.7°C9.9°C16.3°C7.2°C55 mm83%5.3 m/s3.8
199712.6°C10.4°C8.1°C15.0°C5.2°C64 mm83%4.8 m/s3.6
199613.9°C12.0°C10.0°C17.2°C6.4°C110 mm87%5 m/s3.6
199512.8°C11.1°C9.4°C15.9°C5.6°C156 mm87%5.1 m/s3.4
199411.9°C10.2°C8.5°C14.7°C6.7°C146 mm84%5.2 m/s3.5
199311.6°C9.9°C8.1°C13.4°C6.3°C86 mm82%5.5 m/s3.5
1992 ❄️11.0°C9.5°C7.9°C12.9°C5.5°C139 mm85%4.6 m/s3.6
199113.0°C11.3°C9.7°C15.9°C7.3°C110 mm85%5 m/s3.7
199012.3°C10.6°C8.9°C14.3°C6.2°C61 mm83%4.7 m/s3.9
198914.3°C12.0°C9.8°C17.1°C5.5°C49 mm84%4.1 m/s4
198813.5°C12.0°C10.4°C16.7°C6.3°C110 mm89%5.7 m/s3.2
198713.3°C11.5°C9.6°C15.0°C7.6°C85 mm83%5.5 m/s3.6
198612.3°C10.6°C8.9°C14.5°C5.3°C103 mm86%5.1 m/s3.7
198513.7°C11.3°C8.9°C17.0°C6.2°C68 mm82%4.8 m/s4.3
198413.2°C11.1°C9.1°C15.7°C7.0°C62 mm85%5.3 m/s3.7
198313.1°C11.4°C9.8°C15.3°C7.2°C121 mm86%5.6 m/s—
198212.8°C10.7°C8.7°C15.3°C6.1°C88 mm84%4.7 m/s—
198112.8°C11.2°C9.5°C14.7°C6.7°C93 mm84%6.4 m/s—

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

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Levin September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Levin in September?▼

The average high in September is around 13.1°C with lows near 9.5°C (mean 11.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Levin in September?▼

September averages 94 mm of rainfall in Levin, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 187 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest September on record in Levin?▼

The hottest September reached 17.8°C in 2005. The coldest dipped to 5.2°C in 1997.

Has September in Levin 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 13.1°C to 13.4°C and overnight lows from 9.2°C to 9.9°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Levin?▼

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 13.1°C daytime highs and 9.5°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Levin?▼

Not quite — September is the 4th coolest month in Levin, averaging 11.3°C.

What should I pack for Levin in September?▼

For September in Levin, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 13.1°C and lows of 9.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Levin humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Levin in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 5.5 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 7.2 m/s (2010).

Which September had the most rainfall in Levin?▼

The wettest September on record was 2010 with 187 mm. On average, September sees 94 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 Levin 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.