Whitehaven Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Whitehaven

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
15.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
13.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
101 mm
Avg Humidity
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85%
Avg Wind
🌬️
5.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Whitehaven September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Whitehaven, with average highs near 15.4°C and lows around 11.9°C (mean 13.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 101 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

Whitehaven September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Whitehaven. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Whitehaven was 2023 — when the month averaged 15.6°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 11.6°C. Typical September days reach 15.4°C with nights near 11.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.3°C→14.6°C+1.3°C
Max Temp14.8°C→16.5°C+1.7°C
Min Temp11.7°C→12.7°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–12.3°C1 yr (2%)
12.3°C–13.5°C19 yr (42%)
13.5°C–14.8°C21 yr (47%)
14.8°C–16.0°C4 yr (9%)

Whitehaven September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Whitehaven, averaging 101 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2025 with 183 mm, while the driest was 2014 at 17 mm.

Whitehaven September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Whitehaven during September averages 85%. The most humid September was 1985 at 89%, and the least humid was 1991 at 79%.

Whitehaven September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 2.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Whitehaven. The sunniest September was 2015 at 3.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2000, 2001 and 2008, among others at 2.4.

Whitehaven September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Whitehaven during September is 5.2 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 1983 and 2004 at 6.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2014 at 3.2 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Whitehaven

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

How September Ranks in Whitehaven

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

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

Explore Whitehaven Weather by Month

Whitehaven September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.0°C13.4°C13.9°C13.6°C14.4°C+1.4°C
Avg High14.6°C15.2°C15.7°C15.3°C16.3°C+1.7°C
Avg Low11.4°C11.6°C12.2°C11.9°C12.6°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain106 mm88 mm94 mm110 mm115 mm+9 mm

Extreme September Records in Whitehaven

🔥Warmest September22.3°C1991
🧊Coldest September6.6°C2007
🌧️Wettest September183 mm2025
🏜️Driest September17 mm2014
🌬️Windiest September6.4 m/s1983

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Whitehaven have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 6.6°C (2007) to a record high of 22.3°C (1991).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 101 mm, with a wettest year of 183 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Whitehaven?

One of the best times to visit Whitehaven

September is one of the best times to visit Whitehaven. Expect days averaging 15.4°C and nights around 11.9°C (mean 13.7°C) — warmer than Whitehaven's yearly average — with higher rainfall (101 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Whitehaven'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 →

Whitehaven Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Whitehaven, with average highs near 15.4°C and lows around 11.9°C (mean 13.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 101 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 101 mm of rainfall in Whitehaven, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 183 mm (2025), and the driest just 17 mm (2014). Humidity sits around 85% and average wind speed is 5.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.8 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.8°C to 16.5°C and overnight lows from 11.7°C to 12.7°C over the same span.
September Weather in Whitehaven, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🌧️15.6°C14.0°C12.3°C18.0°C8.8°C183 mm83%5.4 m/s2.7
202415.6°C13.5°C11.4°C20.4°C8.2°C69 mm84%5 m/s2.8
2023 🔥17.5°C15.6°C13.7°C22.1°C11.1°C154 mm87%5.1 m/s2.8
202216.6°C14.7°C12.7°C19.6°C8.9°C107 mm84%4.9 m/s2.8
202117.3°C15.4°C13.6°C22.3°C9.9°C89 mm86%4 m/s2.8
202015.3°C13.5°C11.7°C18.1°C6.8°C86 mm85%5.2 m/s2.8
201915.5°C13.9°C12.3°C18.7°C10.7°C157 mm85%5.2 m/s2.8
201814.7°C13.0°C11.4°C18.0°C7.6°C107 mm83%6.1 m/s2.7
201714.9°C13.4°C11.9°C17.2°C9.7°C158 mm86%5.2 m/s2.5
201616.5°C14.9°C13.4°C20.6°C10.4°C113 mm86%5.5 m/s2.7
201514.9°C12.8°C10.8°C17.7°C9.4°C55 mm84%4.3 m/s3.3
201416.7°C14.6°C12.6°C18.9°C10.4°C17 mm85%3.2 m/s3
201314.8°C13.1°C11.3°C18.0°C8.6°C92 mm87%5.1 m/s2.5
201214.1°C12.6°C11.0°C17.3°C7.5°C146 mm86%6 m/s2.7
201115.4°C13.9°C12.4°C19.3°C10.3°C121 mm86%6.3 m/s2.7
201015.6°C13.9°C12.1°C18.5°C6.7°C131 mm85%5.5 m/s2.8
200915.2°C13.6°C12.0°C17.3°C9.9°C70 mm86%5.2 m/s2.7
200815.0°C13.4°C11.8°C16.9°C9.1°C114 mm87%4.9 m/s2.4
200715.1°C13.3°C11.5°C17.7°C6.6°C68 mm86%5.3 m/s2.8
200617.2°C15.5°C13.8°C21.1°C12.0°C113 mm87%5.1 m/s2.9
200515.9°C14.2°C12.5°C20.8°C8.3°C88 mm85%5.7 m/s2.8
200415.5°C13.8°C12.1°C19.4°C8.8°C115 mm87%6.4 m/s2.9
200315.8°C14.1°C12.4°C18.5°C8.1°C83 mm84%4.1 m/s2.9
200215.9°C14.0°C12.2°C18.8°C9.7°C52 mm84%3.4 m/s3
200115.0°C13.1°C11.1°C17.3°C8.6°C79 mm86%5.5 m/s2.4
200016.0°C14.3°C12.5°C19.6°C10.2°C157 mm86%5 m/s2.4
199916.3°C14.6°C12.8°C19.9°C10.3°C129 mm86%5 m/s2.8
199815.8°C14.0°C12.2°C19.3°C8.9°C92 mm87%4.9 m/s2.9
199715.4°C13.6°C11.8°C17.1°C8.6°C85 mm84%5.4 m/s2.9
199615.8°C13.7°C11.6°C19.1°C8.2°C48 mm82%4.9 m/s2.8
199515.4°C13.6°C11.8°C18.2°C8.3°C89 mm83%4.5 m/s2.7
199413.8°C12.3°C10.8°C16.9°C8.3°C88 mm85%5 m/s2.8
199314.3°C12.4°C10.5°C18.2°C6.9°C93 mm84%5.4 m/s2.4
199214.3°C12.7°C11.2°C18.2°C9.0°C118 mm86%5.8 m/s2.9
199116.5°C14.2°C11.9°C22.3°C7.8°C62 mm79%4.9 m/s3.2
199014.6°C12.8°C11.1°C17.6°C7.7°C73 mm81%5.5 m/s2.5
198915.2°C13.4°C11.6°C17.6°C9.6°C42 mm84%5.1 m/s2.6
198814.0°C12.7°C11.3°C19.6°C6.7°C115 mm85%6 m/s2.4
198714.3°C12.9°C11.4°C17.6°C7.2°C116 mm84%5.6 m/s2.8
1986 ❄️13.4°C11.6°C9.7°C15.3°C7.0°C18 mm81%4.3 m/s3.2
198514.9°C13.4°C11.9°C18.0°C8.4°C153 mm89%5.2 m/s2.6
198414.5°C13.0°C11.6°C17.6°C8.5°C134 mm83%5.2 m/s2.6
198314.4°C12.8°C11.2°C16.9°C7.8°C118 mm84%6.4 m/s—
198214.8°C13.1°C11.5°C18.8°C8.1°C103 mm85%5.4 m/s—
198115.5°C14.0°C12.4°C19.0°C10.5°C159 mm84%5.7 m/s—

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

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Whitehaven September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Whitehaven in September?▼

The average high in September is around 15.4°C with lows near 11.9°C (mean 13.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Whitehaven in September?▼

September averages 101 mm of rainfall in Whitehaven, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 183 mm in 2025.

What was the hottest September on record in Whitehaven?▼

The hottest September reached 22.3°C in 1991. The coldest dipped to 6.6°C in 2007.

Has September in Whitehaven 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.8°C to 16.5°C and overnight lows from 11.7°C to 12.7°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Whitehaven?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Whitehaven and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 15.4°C daytime highs and 11.9°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Whitehaven?▼

Not quite — September is the 10th coolest month in Whitehaven, averaging 13.7°C.

What should I pack for Whitehaven in September?▼

For September in Whitehaven, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 15.4°C and lows of 11.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Whitehaven humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 85% — quite humid.

How windy is Whitehaven in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 5.2 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 6.4 m/s (1983).

Which September had the most rainfall in Whitehaven?▼

The wettest September on record was 2025 with 183 mm. On average, September sees 101 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 Whitehaven 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.