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Eltham Weather in September

Eltham in September

The short of it: Eltham in September averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 8° · rain 69 mm · daylight 11 h 55 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & March

Thirty years of records give Eltham an average September high of 17°, a low of 8° and some 69 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 55 min in mid-September, 73 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and March.

Against its neighbours, Eltham runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Doncaster East, 6 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

September in Eltham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus October
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 55 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Doncaster EastVictoria6 km S17°8°72 mm
DoncasterVictoria7 km SSW17°8°66 mm
BundooraVictoria9 km WNW17°8°63 mm
South MorangVictoria10 km NNW16°7°65 mm
Mill ParkVictoria10 km NW17°8°63 mm
PrestonVictoria12 km W17°8°60 mm
KewVictoria13 km SW17°8°58 mm
ReservoirVictoria13 km W17°8°60 mm

The Almanac · Eltham Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Eltham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°14°52 mm16 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
February27°15°48 mm15 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
March25°13°47 mm14 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
April21°10°65 mm14 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
May17°9°68 mm15 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June14°7°68 mm16 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦
July14°6°56 mm15 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦✦
August15°7°64 mm17 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦
September17°8°69 mm18 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
October20°10°68 mm17 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
November22°11°75 mm17 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
December25°13°68 mm16 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Eltham in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Eltham in September?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Eltham?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are December and March.

How long are the days in Eltham in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 11 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 34 min in June to 14 h 46 min in December.

Does it snow in Eltham in September?

Hardly — September nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Eltham in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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