Perisher in September
If September is your window for visiting Perisher, here's what the climate data says you can expect.
Daytime highs average 7.6 degrees, dropping to -0.5 degrees overnight. That's a 8-degree swing between day and night. You'll see your breath on those cold mornings, but the days warm up nicely.
September is 4.5 degrees cooler than Perisher's yearly average.
The rain data says 108mm over 13 days. Moderate, often falling in a few good dumps rather than constant drizzle.
Solar exposure averages 16.0 MJ/m2 per day in September, with UV levels in the very high range. You'll want SPF 50+ and a decent hat.
September scores 1.0/10 on our Comfort Score. It's the tough end of the year weather-wise.
Packing tip: bring warm layers including a coat, a rain jacket or compact umbrella, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in September.
September at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in September. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- Winter clothing including a proper coat
- A warm jumper or fleece for cool mornings and evenings
- Thermal undergarments for cold nights
- A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+) and sunglasses for UV protection
Coming From Overseas?
How September in Perisher stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 12 degrees cooler and considerably wetter.
About 18 degrees cooler and considerably wetter.
About 19 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How September Compares
Perisher's monthly climate at a glance. September is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.9 | 9.5 | 181mm | 5.8 |
| Feb | 20.0 | 9.3 | 53mm | 7.8 |
| Mar | 18.0 | 7.7 | 41mm | 6.5 |
| Apr | 11.7 | 3.1 | 84mm | 1.0 |
| May | 8.6 | 0.9 | 72mm | 1.0 |
| Jun | 3.3 | -2.4 | 99mm | 1.0 |
| Jul | 2.6 | -4.2 | 126mm | 1.0 |
| Aug | 5.9 | -1.6 | 59mm | 1.0 |
| Sep | 7.6 | -0.5 | 108mm | 1.0 |
| Oct | 12.4 | 2.6 | 70mm | 1.6 |
| Nov | 17.0 | 6.8 | 147mm | 5.1 |
| Dec | 19.1 | 7.7 | 56mm | 7.3 |