City break

George Town weather in September

Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in September

Fair

Best time to visit: December – April

What is the weather like in George Town in September?

In September, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 141 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town.

September compared

How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.

AugustAugSeptemberSepOctoberOct
Score564952
Day30°30°29°
Night27°27°26°
Sea30°30°29°
Sun9 h8 h7 h
Rain days151821

More details for September

Daylight
12 h 16 min06:13 – 18:29
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
59 %on averageAll months
Hot days
10 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−5America/Cayman

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in September

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

George Town in September: quick answers

Is George Town hot in September?

Yes. In September, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 27 °C. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in George Town in September?

Yes. In September the sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in George Town in September?

It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 141 mm.

George Town month by month

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