Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert in September?
In September, Prince Rupert is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 280 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Day | 17° | 15° | 10° |
| Night | 11° | 9° | 5° |
| Sea | 13° | 12° | 10° |
| Sun | 5 h | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rain days | 16 | 19 | 22 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 49 min07:12 – 20:01
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 78 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Vancouver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
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
Prince Rupert in September: quick answers
Is Prince Rupert hot in September?
No. In September, Prince Rupert is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C and nights drop to about 9 °C.
Can you swim in Prince Rupert in September?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in September the sea averages just 12.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Prince Rupert in September?
It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 280 mm.
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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