01Weather
Melbourne weather in September
Afternoons in September average 17.9 °C (64 °F) and nights cool to 8.3 °C (47 °F). The month brings about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with August it is 2.5 °C warmer; October is 2.5 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical September | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 23 °C / 73 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 14 °C / 57 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 4 °C / 40 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 33 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest September day 2016–2025 | 29.4 °C / 0.5 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September | 06:41 | 17:58 | 11.3 h |
| 15 September | 06:20 | 18:10 | 11.8 h |
| 30 September | 05:56 | 18:23 | 12.4 h |
Daylight grows by about 66 minutes over the month. Times are local (Australia/Melbourne).
03Crowds
How busy Melbourne is in September
busy The main sights are busy in September. What drives it:
- AFL Grand Final and public holiday
- Melbourne Fringe
- spring school holidays
04Public holidays
Public holidays in September 2027
No public holidays in Australia fall in September, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Melbourne in September
Every year in September
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| AFL Grand Final | last Saturday of September, MCG | sport |
07Packing
What to pack for Melbourne in September
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
September is spring, with warming but unpredictable weather around 17 °C, the AFL Grand Final on the last Saturday at the MCG with its public holiday on the Friday before, the Fringe festival filling the inner north and the spring school holidays in the final two weeks. Crowds return. Blossoms fill the parks. Rain falls on about ten days.
The Royal Melbourne Show at Flemington runs for ten days in late September with rides and show bags. The Grand Final parade through the city on the Friday draws 100,000. Daylight passes twelve hours at the equinox, and daylight saving starts on the first Sunday of October. For the Spring Racing Carnival and the Arts Festival, see October.
09Compare
Melbourne month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 °C | 16 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| February | 27 °C | 15 °C | 5 | – | busy | Excellent |
| March | 25 °C | 14 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| April | 21 °C | 11 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 17 °C | 9 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 14 °C | 7 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Good |
| July | 14 °C | 6 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| August | 15 °C | 7 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Good |
| September | 18 °C | 8 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 20 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| November | 23 °C | 12 °C | 9 | – | very busy | Good |
| December | 25 °C | 13 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
Not sure about September? See the best time to visit Melbourne.
10Elsewhere
September in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney in September | 22 °C | 7 |
| Singapore in September | 32 °C | 11 |
| Bangkok in September | 33 °C | 24 |
| Shanghai in September | 30 °C | 12 |
| Kyoto in September | 30 °C | 10 |
| Tokyo in September | 28 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Melbourne in September: your questions
Is September a good time to visit Melbourne?
September is a good month to visit Melbourne. Daytime highs average 18 °C (64 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Melbourne in September?
Expect mild days around 18 °C (64 °F) and nights near 8 °C (47 °F). One September in ten brings afternoons above 23 °C, and one in ten stays below 14 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in September?
September brings about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Melbourne standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 33 percent.
What should I wear in Melbourne in September?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Melbourne crowded in September?
The main sights are busy in September. Main drivers: AFL Grand Final and public holiday; Melbourne Fringe; spring school holidays.
What time does it get dark in Melbourne in September?
Around the middle of September the sun sets at about 18:10 and rises at 06:20, giving 11.8 hours of daylight.