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Sunset Weather in September

Sunset in September

The short of it: Sunset in September averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 12° · rain 71 mm · daylight 12 h 31 min

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

September in Sunset brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 12°, with about 71 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 31 min in mid-September, 112 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Sunset runs about middling and about as wet in September. Victoria-Fraserview, 2 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

September in Sunset, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 19 mm more rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 31 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Victoria-FraserviewBritish Columbia2 km ESE20°12°73 mm
Riley ParkBritish Columbia2 km N20°12°71 mm
MarpoleBritish Columbia3 km WSW20°12°67 mm
VancouverBritish Columbia4 km NNW20°12°71 mm
Kensington-Cedar CottageBritish Columbia4 km NNE20°12°77 mm
KillarneyBritish Columbia4 km E20°12°73 mm
Mt PleasantBritish Columbia5 km N20°12°74 mm
Renfrew-CollingwoodBritish Columbia5 km ENE20°11°76 mm

The Almanac · Sunset 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 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Sunset by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°247 mm12 km/h8 h 38 min✦
February9°3°121 mm11 km/h10 h 4 min✦
March11°4°162 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April14°6°120 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦
May18°10°80 mm10 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
June20°13°69 mm10 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July24°15°38 mm10 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°15°52 mm9 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September20°12°71 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October14°7°172 mm9 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November10°4°263 mm12 km/h9 h 2 min✦
December7°2°209 mm12 km/h8 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sunset in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sunset in September?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Sunset?

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

How long are the days in Sunset in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 31 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 13 min in December to 16 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Sunset in September?

Hardly — September nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sunset in September?

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

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