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Bathgate Weather in September

Bathgate in September

The short of it: Bathgate in September averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 38 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 16° · low 9° · rain 99 mm · daylight 12 h 38 min

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

September in Bathgate brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 9°, with about 99 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 16°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 38 min in mid-September, 145 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, Bathgate runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Livingston, 8 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

September in Bathgate, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus October
4° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 38 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LivingstonScotland8 km E16°9°86 mm
BroxburnScotland11 km ENE17°9°73 mm
Bo’nessScotland13 km N17°10°83 mm
GrangemouthScotland13 km NNW17°10°85 mm
FalkirkScotland14 km NW17°10°87 mm
RosythScotland20 km NE17°9°61 mm
AirdrieScotland21 km W16°9°108 mm
CarlukeScotland22 km SSW15°9°119 mm

The Almanac · Bathgate Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 16°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Bathgate by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°144 mm21 km/h7 h 35 min✦
February7°2°116 mm21 km/h9 h 30 min✦
March9°3°103 mm20 km/h11 h 39 min✦
April12°4°68 mm18 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
May15°7°69 mm17 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦
June18°10°82 mm16 km/h17 h 33 min✦✦✦
July19°11°86 mm14 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦
August19°11°104 mm15 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
September16°9°99 mm16 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October12°6°141 mm17 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
November9°3°136 mm18 km/h8 h 8 min✦
December7°1°149 mm18 km/h7 h 0 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bathgate in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bathgate in September?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 16°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Bathgate?

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

How long are the days in Bathgate in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 0 min in December to 17 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Bathgate in September?

Hardly — September nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bathgate in September?

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

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