Destin, Florida weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – July, September – October
What is the weather like in Destin, Florida in September?
In September, Destin, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Destin, Florida.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 72 | 80 | 89 |
| Day | 31° | 29° | 26° |
| Night | 25° | 23° | 18° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° | 26° |
| Sun | 7 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 20 | 12 | 6 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 23 min06:30 – 18:53
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 25 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in September
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Destin, Florida in September: quick answers
Is Destin, Florida hot in September?
Yes. In September, Destin, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Destin, Florida in September?
Yes. In September the sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Destin, Florida in September?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences