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Athy Weather in September

Athy in September

The short of it: Athy in September averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 10 °C (49 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 10° · rain 80 mm · daylight 12 h 35 min

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

September in Athy brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 10°, with about 80 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 18°, nights near 10°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 35 min in mid-September, 129 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Athy runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Carlow, 17 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

September in Athy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus October
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 35 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CarlowLeinster17 km SSE18°10°81 mm
KildareLeinster19 km NNE17°9°81 mm
PortlaoiseLeinster22 km WNW17°9°90 mm
Droichead NuaLeinster24 km NNE17°9°79 mm
NaasLeinster33 km NE17°9°75 mm
KilkennyLeinster42 km SSW18°9°70 mm
TullamoreLeinster46 km NW17°9°91 mm
CelbridgeLeinster49 km NE17°9°77 mm

The Almanac · Athy 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 18°, nights near 10°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Athy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°3°77 mm13 km/h8 h 5 min✦
February9°3°65 mm14 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
March11°4°54 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April13°5°59 mm12 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
May16°8°53 mm12 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
June18°10°63 mm11 km/h16 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
July19°12°66 mm10 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August19°12°79 mm10 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦
September18°10°80 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October14°7°87 mm12 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦
November11°5°97 mm12 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
December9°3°90 mm13 km/h7 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Athy in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Athy in September?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 10 °C (49 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 18°, nights near 10°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Athy?

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

How long are the days in Athy in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 35 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 35 min in December to 16 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Athy in September?

Hardly — September nights average 10 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Athy in September?

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

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