Heligoland 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
Poor
Best time to visit: April – August
What is the weather like in Heligoland in September?
In September, Heligoland is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 15 | 4 |
| Day | 19° | 17° | 13° |
| Night | 17° | 15° | 11° |
| Sea | 18° | 17° | 14° |
| Sun | 7 h | 5 h | 3 h |
| Rain days | 14 | 13 | 16 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 49 min07:00 – 19:48
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 36 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %1 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %37 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in September
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Heligoland in September: quick answers
Is Heligoland hot in September?
No. In September, Heligoland is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C and nights drop to about 15 °C.
Can you swim in Heligoland in September?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in September the sea averages just 17.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Heligoland in September?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 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