Coleraine Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Coleraine

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
15.1°C
Avg Low
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9.9°C
Avg Temp
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12.5°C
Avg Rain
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98 mm
Avg Humidity
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88%
Avg Wind
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4.4 m/s
Avg Solar
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2.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Coleraine September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Coleraine, with average highs near 15.1°C and lows around 9.9°C (mean 12.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 98 mm of rainfall and 88% relative humidity across the period.

Coleraine September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Coleraine. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Septembers in Coleraine were 2021 and 2023 — when the month averaged 14.2°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 10.7°C. Typical September days reach 15.1°C with nights near 9.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp12.1°C→13.3°C+1.2°C
Max Temp14.7°C→16.0°C+1.3°C
Min Temp9.5°C→10.6°C+1.1°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

10.0°C–11.3°C2 yr (4%)
11.3°C–12.5°C17 yr (38%)
12.5°C–13.8°C23 yr (51%)
13.8°C–15.0°C3 yr (7%)

Coleraine September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Coleraine, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 1985 with 195 mm, while the driest was 2014 at 21 mm.

Coleraine September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Coleraine during September averages 88%. The most humid September was 1985 at 90%, and the least humid was 1984 at 85%.

Coleraine September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 2.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Coleraine. The sunniest September was 1987 at 3.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1988, 2016 and 2021 at 2.3.

Coleraine September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Coleraine during September is 4.4 m/s. The windiest September was 2011 at 5.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2014 at 2.9 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Coleraine

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

How September Ranks in Coleraine

🔥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 Coleraine Weather by Month

Coleraine September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.8°C12.3°C12.9°C12.4°C13.2°C+1.4°C
Avg High14.4°C14.9°C15.5°C15.0°C15.9°C+1.5°C
Avg Low9.2°C9.7°C10.3°C9.9°C10.5°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain114 mm87 mm94 mm98 mm100 mm-14 mm

Extreme September Records in Coleraine

🔥Warmest September24.1°C2023
🧊Coldest September4.7°C1986
🌧️Wettest September195 mm1985
🏜️Driest September21 mm2014
🌬️Windiest September5.6 m/s2011

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Coleraine have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 4.7°C (1986) to a record high of 24.1°C (2023).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 98 mm, with a wettest year of 195 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Coleraine?

One of the best times to visit Coleraine

September is one of the best times to visit Coleraine. Expect days averaging 15.1°C and nights around 9.9°C (mean 12.5°C) — warmer than Coleraine's yearly average — with higher rainfall (98 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Coleraine'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 →

Coleraine Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Coleraine, with average highs near 15.1°C and lows around 9.9°C (mean 12.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 98 mm of rainfall and 88% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 98 mm of rainfall in Coleraine, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 195 mm (1985), and the driest just 21 mm (2014). Humidity sits around 88% and average wind speed is 4.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.6 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.7°C to 16°C and overnight lows from 9.5°C to 10.6°C over the same span.
September Weather in Coleraine, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202515.2°C12.5°C9.9°C17.5°C6.6°C112 mm87%4.8 m/s2.7
202414.9°C12.2°C9.5°C19.9°C6.9°C57 mm87%4.2 m/s2.9
202317.1°C14.2°C11.4°C24.1°C8.6°C132 mm88%4.1 m/s2.7
202215.9°C13.5°C11.1°C19.2°C8.2°C138 mm86%4.1 m/s2.9
2021 🔥17.1°C14.2°C11.3°C21.8°C8.0°C78 mm89%3.3 m/s2.3
202015.3°C12.6°C9.9°C19.9°C5.5°C84 mm88%4.3 m/s2.7
201915.3°C12.8°C10.4°C18.7°C8.7°C113 mm88%4.1 m/s2.6
201814.2°C11.5°C8.9°C19.0°C5.0°C87 mm86%4.9 m/s2.4
201714.6°C12.1°C9.6°C18.6°C6.8°C131 mm88%4.7 m/s2.5
201615.9°C13.3°C10.8°C20.0°C6.4°C97 mm89%4.7 m/s2.3
201514.2°C11.6°C9.0°C17.0°C6.4°C59 mm89%4 m/s2.7
201416.3°C13.3°C10.4°C19.4°C7.7°C21 mm88%2.9 m/s2.7
201315.0°C12.5°C10.0°C19.4°C6.8°C77 mm88%4.4 m/s2.5
201214.0°C11.6°C9.2°C18.9°C6.1°C110 mm87%5.2 m/s2.5
201115.2°C12.7°C10.3°C20.2°C7.8°C136 mm88%5.6 m/s2.5
201015.2°C12.9°C10.5°C19.1°C5.2°C145 mm88%4.6 m/s2.6
200915.0°C12.6°C10.1°C17.1°C6.9°C53 mm88%4.5 m/s2.6
200814.7°C12.3°C9.9°C17.2°C7.2°C119 mm89%3.9 m/s2.5
200715.0°C12.4°C9.7°C19.0°C5.5°C71 mm88%4.3 m/s2.6
200616.8°C14.0°C11.3°C20.4°C7.5°C148 mm90%4.4 m/s2.6
200516.0°C13.3°C10.6°C20.7°C6.6°C82 mm88%4.9 m/s2.5
200415.3°C13.0°C10.7°C19.9°C9.0°C123 mm88%5.4 m/s2.6
200315.6°C12.9°C10.2°C20.3°C6.8°C83 mm88%3.6 m/s2.5
200215.6°C13.0°C10.3°C18.5°C7.0°C48 mm88%3.4 m/s3
200114.9°C12.5°C10.2°C18.8°C6.9°C65 mm88%4.5 m/s2.7
200015.6°C13.0°C10.4°C19.9°C7.0°C147 mm89%4 m/s2.4
199915.9°C13.2°C10.5°C21.5°C6.3°C174 mm89%4.5 m/s2.4
199815.5°C13.0°C10.6°C20.2°C7.4°C80 mm90%4.1 m/s2.8
199715.2°C12.4°C9.7°C18.7°C7.0°C63 mm87%4.5 m/s2.9
199615.6°C12.8°C10.0°C19.7°C7.2°C47 mm88%4.1 m/s3
199514.9°C12.6°C10.2°C18.5°C7.1°C92 mm87%4.1 m/s2.9
199414.0°C11.6°C9.2°C18.4°C6.8°C80 mm87%3.9 m/s2.7
199314.1°C11.5°C8.9°C17.5°C5.7°C82 mm87%4.1 m/s2.9
199213.3°C10.9°C8.5°C17.8°C6.0°C122 mm87%4.4 m/s2.6
199115.9°C12.9°C10.0°C21.2°C5.4°C68 mm86%4.1 m/s2.9
199014.1°C11.6°C9.0°C19.9°C5.7°C60 mm85%4.6 m/s2.4
198914.8°C12.0°C9.1°C18.2°C6.8°C58 mm86%4.2 m/s2.5
198814.0°C11.7°C9.4°C19.4°C5.8°C116 mm87%5 m/s2.3
198714.0°C11.5°C9.0°C16.9°C5.1°C101 mm86%4.9 m/s3.1
1986 ❄️13.6°C10.7°C7.9°C17.8°C4.7°C28 mm85%4 m/s2.9
1985 🌧️15.2°C12.6°C10.1°C18.9°C6.5°C195 mm90%4.1 m/s2.4
198414.1°C11.8°C9.5°C19.6°C6.6°C126 mm85%4.4 m/s2.6
198314.3°C11.8°C9.3°C18.6°C5.1°C108 mm86%5.3 m/s—
198214.5°C11.7°C8.8°C19.9°C4.9°C122 mm87%4.8 m/s—
198115.2°C12.6°C10.0°C20.8°C7.9°C170 mm89%4.5 m/s—

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

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Coleraine September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Coleraine in September?▼

The average high in September is around 15.1°C with lows near 9.9°C (mean 12.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Coleraine in September?▼

September averages 98 mm of rainfall in Coleraine, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 195 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest September on record in Coleraine?▼

The hottest September reached 24.1°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 4.7°C in 1986.

Has September in Coleraine 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.7°C to 16°C and overnight lows from 9.5°C to 10.6°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Coleraine?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Coleraine and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 15.1°C daytime highs and 9.9°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Coleraine?▼

Not quite — September is the 10th coolest month in Coleraine, averaging 12.5°C.

What should I pack for Coleraine in September?▼

For September in Coleraine, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 15.1°C and lows of 9.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Coleraine humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 88% — quite humid.

How windy is Coleraine in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 4.4 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 5.6 m/s (2011).

Which September had the most rainfall in Coleraine?▼

The wettest September on record was 1985 with 195 mm. On average, September sees 98 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 Coleraine 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.