Melbourne weather in September
Melbourne in September averages 13°C (55°F), 43 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Melbourne, September is the fourth coldest and the sixth wettest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
8–18°C · 46–64°F
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
hours per day
What is Melbourne like in September?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Melbourne in September?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (46°F).
September compared with August and October
September in Melbourne is 2°C warmer than August and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (51°F).
September in Melbourne is 2.2°C cooler than October and about as wet as it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
Daylight in Melbourne in September
On 15 September the sun is up for 11 hours 50 minutes in Melbourne, rising about 06:20 and setting about 18:10 local time.
September ends 1 hour 10 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 56 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Melbourne
Dates are a starting point for September.
Travel guides for Melbourne
What to read before you book.
Melbourne weather by month
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How September compares with the rest of the year
September is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 71°F | 37 mm |
| February | 21°C / 69°F | 46 mm |
| March | 19°C / 67°F | 32 mm |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 45 mm |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 38 mm |
| June | 10°C / 51°F | 40 mm |
| July | 10°C / 50°F | 38 mm |
| August | 11°C / 51°F | 41 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 43 mm |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 46 mm |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 67 mm |
| December | 19°C / 67°F | 50 mm |
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FAQs about Melbourne in September
September climate averages for Melbourne, 1991–2020.
Melbourne averages 13°C (55°F) in September, ranging from about 8°C (46°F) at night to 18°C (64°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. September sees only about 43 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. September averages 13°C (55°F) against 15°C (59°F) in October — 2.2°C cooler.
September is 2°C warmer than August, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is November to April; September sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what September is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 50 minutes of daylight in mid-September, against 14 hours 46 minutes in December and 9 hours 33 minutes in June.
On 15 September, sunrise is about 06:20 and sunset about 18:10 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 10 minutes longer than it starts.
