Florence Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Florence

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
29.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
97 mm
Avg Humidity
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68%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+7.5°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Florence September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Florence, with average highs near 29.3°C and lows around 16.7°C (mean 23°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 97 mm of rainfall and 68% relative humidity across the period.

Florence September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Florence. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Florence was 2019 — when the month averaged 27.5°C — while the coldest was 1989 at 20.6°C. Typical September days reach 29.3°C with nights near 16.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp22.1°C→23.3°C+1.2°C
Max Temp28.9°C→29.6°C+0.7°C
Min Temp15.3°C→17.0°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–22.0°C14 yr (31%)
22.0°C–24.0°C20 yr (44%)
24.0°C–26.0°C8 yr (18%)
26.0°C–28.0°C3 yr (7%)

Florence September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the drier months in Florence, averaging 97 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2009 with 247 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 12 mm.

Florence September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Florence during September averages 68%. The most humid September was 1989 at 84%, and the least humid was 1999 at 41%.

Florence September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 4.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Florence. The sunniest Septembers were 2016 and 2019 at 5.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2009 at 3.9.

Florence September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Florence during September is 1.2 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 1984, 2000 and 2008 at 1.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2009, 2019 and 2025 at 1 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Florence

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

How September Ranks in Florence

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Florence Weather by Month

Florence September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp22.4°C22.9°C22.8°C23.8°C23.0°C+0.6°C
Avg High28.7°C29.5°C28.8°C30.2°C29.2°C+0.5°C
Avg Low16.1°C16.3°C16.7°C17.5°C16.9°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain97 mm89 mm115 mm79 mm107 mm+10 mm

Extreme September Records in Florence

🔥Warmest September39.8°C1990
🧊Coldest September4.1°C2001
🌧️Wettest September247 mm2009
🏜️Driest September12 mm2019
🌬️Windiest September1.5 m/s1984

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Florence 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 4.1°C (2001) to a record high of 39.8°C (1990).

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Rainfall in September is one of the drier months, averaging 97 mm, with a wettest year of 247 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Florence?

One of the best times to visit Florence

September is one of the best times to visit Florence. Expect days averaging 29.3°C and nights around 16.7°C (mean 23°C) — warmer than Florence's yearly average — with higher rainfall (97 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Florence'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 →

Florence Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Florence, with average highs near 29.3°C and lows around 16.7°C (mean 23°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 97 mm of rainfall and 68% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 97 mm of rainfall in Florence, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 247 mm (2009), and the driest just 12 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 68% and average wind speed is 1.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.8 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.9°C to 29.6°C and overnight lows from 15.3°C to 17°C over the same span.
September Weather in Florence, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202531.0°C24.2°C17.4°C34.6°C10.4°C116 mm65%1 m/s5.1
202429.0°C23.4°C17.8°C34.7°C10.4°C189 mm70%1.4 m/s4.2
202331.4°C24.4°C17.4°C33.9°C12.7°C23 mm62%1.1 m/s5.1
202229.8°C22.9°C16.1°C37.6°C7.1°C69 mm65%1.2 m/s5.2
202127.0°C21.7°C16.4°C30.3°C8.8°C123 mm80%1.1 m/s4.9
202026.8°C21.5°C16.2°C31.8°C8.2°C124 mm80%1.3 m/s4.4
2019 🔥34.5°C27.5°C20.6°C37.4°C16.4°C12 mm60%1 m/s5.6
201831.8°C26.1°C20.4°C37.0°C15.3°C130 mm71%1.2 m/s4.5
201727.5°C21.7°C15.9°C31.9°C9.4°C72 mm74%1.2 m/s5.1
201632.4°C25.6°C18.8°C35.9°C9.9°C29 mm63%1.2 m/s5.6
201529.8°C23.4°C16.9°C34.1°C9.5°C39 mm68%1.1 m/s4.9
201430.0°C23.8°C17.5°C33.5°C9.2°C25 mm70%1.1 m/s5
201329.3°C23.1°C16.9°C34.7°C10.1°C107 mm72%1.1 m/s5.2
201228.1°C22.0°C15.8°C34.1°C5.9°C156 mm72%1.2 m/s4.8
201126.2°C20.8°C15.3°C38.2°C10.1°C177 mm73%1.4 m/s4.4
201031.9°C24.5°C17.0°C36.4°C9.8°C47 mm59%1.2 m/s5.3
2009 🌧️27.1°C22.6°C18.2°C31.0°C7.8°C247 mm82%1 m/s3.9
200829.7°C23.4°C17.1°C33.9°C11.2°C31 mm67%1.5 m/s4.5
200730.7°C24.4°C18.0°C34.4°C9.7°C67 mm65%1.2 m/s4.9
200628.7°C21.9°C15.2°C33.0°C6.7°C83 mm65%1.4 m/s5
200530.1°C23.8°C17.5°C33.7°C6.6°C99 mm69%1.2 m/s5.3
200426.9°C21.3°C15.6°C31.3°C8.2°C110 mm78%1.4 m/s5.2
200327.9°C21.6°C15.4°C32.6°C5.2°C147 mm72%1.3 m/s5.4
200230.9°C24.9°C18.9°C37.1°C12.0°C185 mm67%1.3 m/s4.3
200126.6°C20.8°C14.9°C31.1°C4.1°C109 mm72%1.3 m/s4.9
200029.7°C23.1°C16.4°C36.3°C6.3°C72 mm61%1.5 m/s4.6
199931.7°C23.8°C15.9°C38.9°C7.0°C22 mm41%1.3 m/s5.2
199833.4°C26.1°C18.9°C38.0°C11.1°C35 mm55%1.2 m/s5.2
199729.6°C22.9°C16.1°C35.1°C9.8°C108 mm66%1.1 m/s5.2
199627.8°C21.6°C15.4°C32.5°C6.9°C144 mm72%1.3 m/s4.7
199529.1°C22.4°C15.7°C34.5°C6.8°C90 mm66%1.2 m/s4.7
199428.5°C21.5°C14.6°C32.3°C9.1°C68 mm68%1.1 m/s4.9
199328.6°C22.0°C15.4°C36.3°C5.5°C145 mm68%1.3 m/s4.7
199226.2°C21.0°C15.7°C31.1°C4.8°C141 mm81%1.3 m/s4.2
199128.7°C22.9°C17.1°C34.6°C4.9°C77 mm69%1.1 m/s5.1
199031.8°C25.2°C18.6°C39.8°C5.7°C59 mm58%1.1 m/s5
1989 ❄️25.5°C20.6°C15.7°C31.1°C5.4°C220 mm84%1.2 m/s4
198829.0°C23.3°C17.6°C34.6°C8.9°C170 mm74%1.4 m/s4
198729.2°C22.8°C16.4°C34.3°C10.9°C118 mm63%1.2 m/s4.8
198629.7°C24.1°C18.4°C33.3°C12.7°C106 mm74%1.2 m/s4.5
198528.1°C21.6°C15.1°C32.8°C6.6°C92 mm67%1.4 m/s5.1
198430.1°C22.6°C15.1°C36.7°C7.3°C13 mm54%1.5 m/s5
198329.3°C23.0°C16.6°C35.7°C5.2°C61 mm63%1.2 m/s—
198228.6°C22.1°C15.5°C32.8°C6.7°C47 mm68%1.2 m/s—
198128.5°C21.4°C14.3°C32.2°C6.7°C49 mm65%1.1 m/s—

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

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Florence September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Florence in September?▼

The average high in September is around 29.3°C with lows near 16.7°C (mean 23°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Florence in September?▼

September averages 97 mm of rainfall in Florence, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 247 mm in 2009.

What was the hottest September on record in Florence?▼

The hottest September reached 39.8°C in 1990. The coldest dipped to 4.1°C in 2001.

Has September in Florence 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 28.9°C to 29.6°C and overnight lows from 15.3°C to 17°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Florence?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Florence and one of the drier months, so plan for around 29.3°C daytime highs and 16.7°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Florence?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Florence, averaging 23°C.

What should I pack for Florence in September?▼

For September in Florence, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 29.3°C and lows of 16.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Florence humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 68% — moderately humid.

How windy is Florence in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 1.2 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 1.5 m/s (1984).

Which September had the most rainfall in Florence?▼

The wettest September on record was 2009 with 247 mm. On average, September sees 97 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 Florence 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.