Sun, sea & sand

Lyme Regis 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

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

What is the weather like in Lyme Regis in September?

In September, Lyme Regis is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lyme Regis.

September compared

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

AugustAugSeptemberSepOctoberOct
Score292210
Day20°18°15°
Night14°12°10°
Sea17°17°16°
Sun6 h5 h4 h
Rain days10913

More details for September

Daylight
12 h 43 min06:45 – 19:29
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
66 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Europe/London

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %68 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in September

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Lyme Regis in September: quick answers

Is Lyme Regis hot in September?

No. In September, Lyme Regis is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 12 °C.

Can you swim in Lyme Regis in September?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in September the sea averages just 17.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Lyme Regis in September?

Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm.

Lyme Regis 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