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Cochrane Weather in September

Cochrane in September

The short of it: Cochrane in September averages a high of 12 °C (53 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low 1° · rain 59 mm · daylight 11 h 51 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Cochrane an average September high of 12°, a low of 1° and some 59 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 12°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 51 min in mid-September, 103 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Cochrane runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Lago Posadas, 66 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

September in Cochrane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus August
3° warmer, 31 mm less rain
Versus October
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
July
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 51 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Lago PosadasSanta Cruz66 km ESE13°2°24 mm
Chile ChicoAysén102 km NE12°2°28 mm
Los AntiguosSanta Cruz106 km NE12°2°24 mm
Perito MorenoSanta Cruz145 km ENE13°2°10 mm
CoyhaiqueAysén191 km NNE11°3°80 mm
Puerto ChacabucoAysén200 km N9°2°150 mm
Puerto AysénAysén206 km N11°4°175 mm
El ChalténSanta Cruz232 km S9°1°45 mm

The Almanac · Cochrane 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 12°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Cochrane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January21°8°44 mm24 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
February20°8°32 mm20 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
March18°6°61 mm18 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
April14°3°77 mm16 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
May9°2°93 mm13 km/h9 h 18 min✦
June6°0°85 mm12 km/h8 h 30 min✦
July7°-1°58 mm11 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
August8°0°90 mm14 km/h10 h 7 min✦
September12°1°59 mm17 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
October14°4°43 mm20 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November17°6°45 mm22 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°8°43 mm23 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cochrane in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cochrane in September?

Days average 12 °C (53 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 12°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Cochrane?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Cochrane in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 11 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 30 min in June to 15 h 55 min in December.

Does it snow in Cochrane in September?

Hardly — September nights average 1 °C (34 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cochrane in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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