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Squamish Weather in September

Squamish in September

The short of it: Squamish in September averages a high of 19 °C (65 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 11° · rain 94 mm · daylight 12 h 31 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Squamish an average September high of 19°, a low of 11° and some 94 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 19°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 31 min in mid-September, 114 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Squamish runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. West Vancouver, 41 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

September in Squamish, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 24 mm more rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 31 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
West VancouverBritish Columbia41 km S19°12°75 mm
North VancouverBritish Columbia43 km S19°12°87 mm
West EndBritish Columbia46 km S19°12°71 mm
Downtown VancouverBritish Columbia46 km S20°12°74 mm
ChinatownBritish Columbia47 km S20°12°74 mm
Hastings-SunriseBritish Columbia47 km S20°12°81 mm
Grandview-WoodlandsBritish Columbia47 km S20°12°77 mm
East HastingsBritish Columbia48 km S20°12°77 mm

The Almanac · Squamish Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 19°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Squamish by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°414 mm11 km/h8 h 34 min✦
February6°1°176 mm11 km/h10 h 2 min✦
March8°2°256 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April12°4°168 mm10 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦
May17°8°121 mm10 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
June19°11°96 mm10 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦
July22°14°59 mm10 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
August22°13°70 mm9 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
September19°11°94 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October12°7°292 mm9 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
November7°3°452 mm11 km/h8 h 59 min✦
December4°1°326 mm12 km/h8 h 8 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Squamish in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Squamish in September?

Days average 19 °C (65 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 19°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Squamish?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Squamish in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 31 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 8 min in December to 16 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in Squamish in September?

Hardly — September nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Squamish in September?

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

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