Catford Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Catford

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
19.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.1°C
Avg Temp
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14.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
54 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+4.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Catford September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Catford, with average highs near 19.5°C and lows around 10.1°C (mean 14.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 54 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Catford September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Catford. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Catford was 2023 — when the month averaged 18.4°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 11.9°C. Typical September days reach 19.5°C with nights near 10.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.6°C→16.2°C+1.6°C
Max Temp19.2°C→21.0°C+1.8°C
Min Temp10.0°C→11.4°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–13.0°C3 yr (7%)
13.0°C–15.0°C20 yr (44%)
15.0°C–17.0°C20 yr (44%)
17.0°C–19.0°C2 yr (4%)

Catford September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Catford, averaging 54 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2000 with 107 mm, while the driest was 1997 at 15 mm.

Catford September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Catford during September averages 81%. The most humid September was 2000 at 86%, and the least humid was 1990 at 73%.

Catford September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 3.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Catford. The sunniest September was 1991 at 3.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2000 at 2.6.

Catford September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Catford during September is 3.2 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 1983 and 2025 at 3.9 m/s, while the calmest were 2003 and 2014 at 2.2 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Catford

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

How September Ranks in Catford

🔥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 Catford Weather by Month

Catford September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.3°C14.4°C15.1°C14.7°C16.0°C+1.7°C
Avg High19.0°C18.9°C19.7°C19.6°C20.9°C+1.9°C
Avg Low9.7°C9.8°C10.4°C9.9°C11.2°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain51 mm69 mm49 mm47 mm54 mm+2 mm

Extreme September Records in Catford

🔥Warmest September31.1°C2023
🧊Coldest September2.5°C2003
🌧️Wettest September107 mm2000
🏜️Driest September15 mm1997
🌬️Windiest September3.9 m/s1983

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Catford have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 2.5°C (2003) to a record high of 31.1°C (2023).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 54 mm, with a wettest year of 107 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Catford?

One of the best times to visit Catford

September is one of the best times to visit Catford. Expect days averaging 19.5°C and nights around 10.1°C (mean 14.8°C) — warmer than Catford's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (54 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Catford'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 →

Catford Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Catford, with average highs near 19.5°C and lows around 10.1°C (mean 14.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 54 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 54 mm of rainfall in Catford, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 107 mm (2000), and the driest just 15 mm (1997). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.2 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.2°C to 21°C and overnight lows from 10°C to 11.4°C over the same span.
September Weather in Catford, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202520.2°C15.3°C10.4°C26.7°C5.4°C43 mm77%3.9 m/s3.4
202419.7°C15.3°C10.8°C27.0°C4.4°C91 mm83%3.2 m/s2.9
2023 🔥23.4°C18.4°C13.4°C31.1°C8.0°C41 mm80%2.8 m/s3.3
202220.1°C15.4°C10.8°C25.2°C5.1°C58 mm78%2.8 m/s3
202121.4°C16.5°C11.6°C27.2°C5.9°C46 mm83%2.7 m/s3.2
202020.6°C15.3°C10.1°C26.7°C5.1°C44 mm77%3.3 m/s3.5
201920.3°C15.1°C10.0°C25.5°C5.7°C76 mm78%3.5 m/s3.4
201819.9°C14.7°C9.5°C24.2°C4.2°C38 mm76%3.3 m/s3.4
201718.7°C14.0°C9.4°C22.8°C5.1°C56 mm82%3.2 m/s2.9
201621.5°C16.7°C11.9°C27.9°C6.4°C34 mm82%3.1 m/s3
201517.5°C12.9°C8.3°C20.2°C4.9°C55 mm83%2.9 m/s3.4
201420.8°C15.9°C10.9°C23.0°C6.0°C17 mm83%2.2 m/s3.2
201319.0°C14.3°C9.5°C27.9°C5.6°C49 mm83%2.7 m/s2.9
201218.5°C13.6°C8.6°C25.8°C4.4°C52 mm80%3.2 m/s3.5
201120.8°C15.9°C11.0°C26.6°C7.7°C36 mm81%3.7 m/s3.3
201018.5°C14.1°C9.6°C22.8°C4.2°C54 mm83%3.3 m/s3
200920.1°C15.3°C10.5°C24.5°C7.8°C25 mm78%3.4 m/s3.4
200818.3°C14.0°C9.8°C22.1°C6.7°C55 mm81%3.2 m/s2.9
200719.2°C14.4°C9.5°C23.7°C5.5°C26 mm81%3.2 m/s3.3
200622.5°C17.7°C13.0°C27.5°C8.2°C70 mm81%3.2 m/s3.4
200521.1°C16.1°C11.0°C26.8°C4.2°C51 mm81%2.8 m/s3.3
200419.9°C15.2°C10.5°C25.9°C4.8°C26 mm81%3.8 m/s3.4
200320.4°C14.8°C9.1°C25.2°C2.5°C17 mm78%2.2 m/s3.5
200219.0°C14.5°C10.0°C22.1°C7.4°C39 mm82%2.7 m/s3.3
200117.4°C13.3°C9.2°C21.3°C7.0°C71 mm84%3.6 m/s2.8
2000 🌧️19.4°C15.2°C11.1°C25.5°C6.1°C107 mm86%3.2 m/s2.6
199920.4°C16.2°C11.9°C27.1°C9.1°C100 mm85%3.2 m/s3.2
199819.5°C15.2°C11.0°C23.5°C6.5°C103 mm84%3.4 m/s3.1
199719.9°C15.1°C10.2°C24.2°C6.2°C15 mm80%2.9 m/s3.4
199618.3°C13.8°C9.4°C21.8°C6.4°C29 mm79%3.4 m/s3.1
199518.2°C13.8°C9.4°C21.0°C4.7°C105 mm81%3.2 m/s3
199417.1°C13.1°C9.0°C20.6°C5.2°C83 mm84%3.4 m/s2.9
199316.8°C12.6°C8.4°C21.5°C5.7°C95 mm84%3.1 m/s2.7
199218.4°C13.8°C9.2°C22.7°C5.3°C82 mm84%3.3 m/s3.1
199121.3°C15.9°C10.4°C27.4°C5.7°C44 mm76%2.8 m/s3.6
199019.2°C14.1°C9.0°C25.8°C5.8°C36 mm73%3.2 m/s3.1
198920.5°C16.0°C11.4°C25.6°C7.7°C32 mm78%3.2 m/s3
198818.4°C13.9°C9.5°C23.4°C3.0°C54 mm82%3.7 m/s2.8
198718.8°C14.2°C9.7°C24.5°C3.8°C41 mm83%3 m/s3
1986 ❄️16.9°C11.9°C7.0°C20.6°C3.6°C34 mm80%2.6 m/s3.4
198519.8°C14.9°C10.0°C25.4°C5.0°C19 mm82%3 m/s3.3
198418.2°C13.9°C9.6°C25.0°C6.1°C68 mm80%3.6 m/s2.9
198318.5°C14.1°C9.7°C24.1°C5.3°C63 mm82%3.9 m/s—
198220.3°C15.2°C10.0°C26.2°C6.3°C59 mm83%2.8 m/s—
198119.4°C15.0°C10.7°C24.7°C6.4°C92 mm82%3.3 m/s—

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

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Catford September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Catford in September?▼

The average high in September is around 19.5°C with lows near 10.1°C (mean 14.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Catford in September?▼

September averages 54 mm of rainfall in Catford, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 107 mm in 2000.

What was the hottest September on record in Catford?▼

The hottest September reached 31.1°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 2.5°C in 2003.

Has September in Catford 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.2°C to 21°C and overnight lows from 10°C to 11.4°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Catford?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Catford and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 19.5°C daytime highs and 10.1°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Catford?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Catford, averaging 14.8°C.

What should I pack for Catford in September?▼

For September in Catford, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 19.5°C and lows of 10.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Catford humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Catford in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 3.2 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 3.9 m/s (1983).

Which September had the most rainfall in Catford?▼

The wettest September on record was 2000 with 107 mm. On average, September sees 54 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 Catford 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.