The climate in California during September can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.
September is in the fall / autumn in California and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 13.9°C 57°F |
| Average temperature | 20.2°C 68.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 101 mm 4 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 21.1°C 70°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 14.8kph 9 mph |
On average September is the 3rd wettest month of the year in California with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in California in September 2025.
Best places to visit in September
| Hottest month: | July | 31.9°C 89.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 37mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.3°C 37.9°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 121mm 4.8ins |