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Penguin in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for warm beach days). Across Australia: Spring in the south, still dry in the north; one of the best months to combine both.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
15°C (59°F) / 6°C (43°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

GoodAustralia month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for warm beach days). Across Australia: Spring in the south, still dry in the north; one of the best months to combine both.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • PenguinHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall
Medium
Prices · Australia overall
Medium

Australia overall: Spring in the south, still dry in the north; one of the best months to combine both.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Penguin, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 6 °C (43 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 12

    Jan: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 2

September: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for warm beach days). Across Australia: Spring in the south, still dry in the north; one of the best months to combine both.

January: Inside Penguin's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for warm beach days.

Penguin: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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