Gorleston-on-Sea Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Gorleston-on-Sea

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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17.2°C
Avg Low
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13.9°C
Avg Temp
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15.6°C
Avg Rain
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68 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
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5.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+5.1°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Gorleston-on-Sea September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Gorleston-on-Sea, with average highs near 17.2°C and lows around 13.9°C (mean 15.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Gorleston-on-Sea September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Gorleston-on-Sea. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Gorleston-on-Sea was 2023 — when the month averaged 18.1°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 12.9°C. Typical September days reach 17.2°C with nights near 13.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.1°C→16.9°C+1.8°C
Max Temp16.9°C→18.4°C+1.5°C
Min Temp13.3°C→15.4°C+2.1°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

12.0°C–13.8°C1 yr (2%)
13.8°C–15.5°C19 yr (42%)
15.5°C–17.3°C22 yr (49%)
17.3°C–19.0°C3 yr (7%)

Gorleston-on-Sea September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Gorleston-on-Sea, averaging 68 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 1995 with 128 mm, while the driest was 1997 at 20 mm.

Gorleston-on-Sea September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Gorleston-on-Sea during September averages 82%. The most humid September was 1998 at 88%, and the least humid was 1990 at 78%.

Gorleston-on-Sea September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 3.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Gorleston-on-Sea. The sunniest September was 2003 at 3.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2001 at 2.5.

Gorleston-on-Sea September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Gorleston-on-Sea during September is 5.1 m/s. The windiest September was 2025 at 6.2 m/s, while the calmest was 2014 at 3.5 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Gorleston-on-Sea

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

How September Ranks in Gorleston-on-Sea

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Gorleston-on-Sea Weather by Month

Gorleston-on-Sea September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.9°C15.1°C15.8°C15.7°C16.7°C+1.8°C
Avg High16.6°C16.7°C17.4°C17.4°C18.3°C+1.7°C
Avg Low13.1°C13.5°C14.3°C14.0°C15.2°C+2.1°C
Avg Rain56 mm81 mm66 mm65 mm72 mm+16 mm

Extreme September Records in Gorleston-on-Sea

🔥Warmest September22.7°C2023
🧊Coldest September9.1°C1988
🌧️Wettest September128 mm1995
🏜️Driest September20 mm1997
🌬️Windiest September6.2 m/s2025

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Gorleston-on-Sea have risen by about 1.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 9.1°C (1988) to a record high of 22.7°C (2023).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm, with a wettest year of 128 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Gorleston-on-Sea?

One of the best times to visit Gorleston-on-Sea

September is one of the best times to visit Gorleston-on-Sea. Expect days averaging 17.2°C and nights around 13.9°C (mean 15.6°C) — warmer than Gorleston-on-Sea's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (68 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Gorleston-on-Sea'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 →

Gorleston-on-Sea Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Gorleston-on-Sea, with average highs near 17.2°C and lows around 13.9°C (mean 15.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 68 mm of rainfall in Gorleston-on-Sea, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 128 mm (1995), and the driest just 20 mm (1997). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 5.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.1 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.9°C to 18.4°C and overnight lows from 13.3°C to 15.4°C over the same span.
September Weather in Gorleston-on-Sea, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.2°C16.4°C14.7°C21.4°C12.6°C42 mm78%6.2 m/s3.5
202417.7°C16.3°C14.9°C21.2°C10.9°C101 mm84%5.4 m/s3.1
2023 🔥19.8°C18.1°C16.5°C22.7°C13.1°C68 mm84%4.4 m/s3.5
202217.9°C16.6°C15.3°C21.7°C10.4°C99 mm80%4.9 m/s3.2
202118.6°C17.0°C15.4°C20.7°C11.3°C51 mm85%4.2 m/s3.2
202017.8°C16.0°C14.2°C20.9°C11.3°C69 mm81%5.2 m/s3.3
201917.7°C15.9°C14.0°C20.7°C12.2°C98 mm79%5.4 m/s3.4
201817.7°C15.9°C14.1°C20.4°C11.0°C46 mm78%5.3 m/s3.3
201716.8°C15.3°C13.7°C19.7°C10.9°C78 mm82%5.2 m/s3
201619.3°C17.6°C15.9°C21.7°C12.8°C50 mm83%4.8 m/s3.1
201516.0°C14.6°C13.1°C18.3°C10.6°C91 mm80%5.1 m/s3.3
201417.9°C16.4°C14.9°C19.4°C11.8°C20 mm85%3.5 m/s3
201316.8°C15.2°C13.6°C21.1°C10.1°C58 mm82%4.9 m/s3.2
201216.9°C15.0°C13.0°C20.8°C10.3°C63 mm80%5.5 m/s3.4
201117.9°C16.0°C14.1°C20.4°C11.7°C54 mm84%5.5 m/s3.4
201016.7°C15.1°C13.6°C19.4°C11.1°C91 mm83%5.2 m/s2.9
200917.6°C15.9°C14.3°C20.4°C12.2°C24 mm81%5.3 m/s3.3
200816.8°C15.5°C14.2°C19.2°C11.6°C98 mm79%5.2 m/s2.8
200716.8°C15.2°C13.6°C19.2°C11.4°C54 mm83%5.5 m/s3.3
200619.2°C17.6°C16.1°C22.4°C13.9°C65 mm87%4.7 m/s3.3
200517.8°C16.1°C14.5°C20.2°C11.1°C60 mm85%4.4 m/s3.2
200417.5°C15.6°C13.8°C22.2°C10.4°C49 mm83%6.1 m/s3.3
200317.7°C15.9°C14.1°C21.1°C10.2°C44 mm78%4 m/s3.6
200217.0°C15.6°C14.3°C19.6°C12.2°C44 mm82%4.5 m/s3
200115.8°C14.4°C13.0°C19.3°C11.2°C121 mm85%6 m/s2.5
200017.8°C16.3°C14.7°C21.0°C12.8°C104 mm86%5.2 m/s2.6
199918.3°C16.7°C15.2°C21.3°C12.9°C89 mm87%4.9 m/s3
199816.8°C15.4°C14.0°C19.3°C9.9°C107 mm88%5.2 m/s2.9
199717.5°C15.8°C14.1°C20.2°C11.3°C20 mm80%4.9 m/s3.1
199615.9°C14.5°C13.1°C19.9°C11.6°C38 mm80%5.7 m/s3
1995 🌧️16.7°C15.1°C13.6°C18.7°C9.1°C128 mm82%5.3 m/s2.8
199416.0°C14.5°C13.0°C18.6°C9.7°C107 mm83%5.7 m/s2.9
199315.4°C14.2°C12.9°C17.7°C11.2°C120 mm84%5 m/s2.6
199216.7°C14.8°C12.9°C19.2°C10.8°C67 mm84%5.4 m/s3.1
199117.6°C15.8°C13.9°C20.0°C11.4°C84 mm79%4.3 m/s3.4
199016.3°C14.4°C12.5°C20.9°C9.5°C54 mm78%5.3 m/s2.7
198917.6°C16.1°C14.5°C20.0°C12.1°C32 mm83%4.7 m/s2.9
198816.1°C14.4°C12.6°C18.4°C9.1°C58 mm84%5.8 m/s2.6
198716.7°C14.9°C13.1°C20.2°C10.3°C44 mm83%4.9 m/s3
1986 ❄️14.6°C12.9°C11.2°C17.5°C10.1°C37 mm80%4.3 m/s3.3
198516.9°C15.0°C13.0°C19.3°C10.2°C24 mm85%4.6 m/s3
198416.1°C14.5°C12.8°C21.1°C10.2°C95 mm83%5.4 m/s2.7
198316.4°C14.6°C12.7°C19.7°C10.3°C82 mm84%6.1 m/s—
198217.4°C15.5°C13.6°C19.4°C10.5°C47 mm84%4.5 m/s—
198117.7°C16.0°C14.3°C20.3°C10.5°C81 mm82%5.3 m/s—

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

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Gorleston-on-Sea September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Gorleston-on-Sea in September?▼

The average high in September is around 17.2°C with lows near 13.9°C (mean 15.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Gorleston-on-Sea in September?▼

September averages 68 mm of rainfall in Gorleston-on-Sea, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 128 mm in 1995.

What was the hottest September on record in Gorleston-on-Sea?▼

The hottest September reached 22.7°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 9.1°C in 1988.

Has September in Gorleston-on-Sea 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.9°C to 18.4°C and overnight lows from 13.3°C to 15.4°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Gorleston-on-Sea?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Gorleston-on-Sea and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 17.2°C daytime highs and 13.9°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Gorleston-on-Sea?▼

Not quite — September is the 10th coolest month in Gorleston-on-Sea, averaging 15.6°C.

What should I pack for Gorleston-on-Sea in September?▼

For September in Gorleston-on-Sea, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 17.2°C and lows of 13.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Gorleston-on-Sea humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Gorleston-on-Sea in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 5.1 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 6.2 m/s (2025).

Which September had the most rainfall in Gorleston-on-Sea?▼

The wettest September on record was 1995 with 128 mm. On average, September sees 68 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 Gorleston-on-Sea 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.