Christmas Island in September
If September is your window for visiting Christmas Island, here's what the climate data says you can expect.
Daytime highs average 25.2 degrees, dropping to 23.9 degrees overnight. That's a 1-degree swing between day and night. That's solidly pleasant territory. Great for being outdoors.
September is 1.2 degrees cooler than Christmas Island's yearly average.
Rainfall in September averages 23mm over about 9 days. That means roughly a 30% chance of rain on any given day, pack a compact umbrella just in case.
Solar exposure averages 22.9 MJ/m2 per day in September, with UV levels in the extreme range. Sunscreen, hat, and sunnies are all essential. You can burn in under 10 minutes.
Our Comfort Score rates September at 9.0/10. That's about as good as it gets.
Packing tip: bring a mix of short and long sleeves, 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
- T-shirts and shorts for daytime
- A light rain jacket just in case
- High SPF sunscreen (50+), sunglasses, and UV-protective clothing
- Moisture-wicking fabrics to stay comfortable in humid conditions
Coming From Overseas?
How September in Christmas Island stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 5 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 1 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 2 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How September Compares
Christmas Island's monthly climate at a glance. September is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.9 | 25.2 | 178mm | 6.5 |
| Feb | 27.8 | 26.1 | 44mm | 7.6 |
| Mar | 27.0 | 25.5 | 175mm | 6.5 |
| Apr | 27.4 | 25.7 | 142mm | 6.5 |
| May | 27.0 | 25.6 | 36mm | 7.6 |
| Jun | 26.6 | 25.1 | 20mm | 8.0 |
| Jul | 25.5 | 23.9 | 48mm | 8.4 |
| Aug | 24.9 | 23.7 | 18mm | 9.2 |
| Sep | 25.2 | 23.9 | 23mm | 9.0 |
| Oct | 25.9 | 24.6 | 29mm | 8.6 |
| Nov | 26.6 | 24.7 | 116mm | 6.8 |
| Dec | 26.4 | 24.7 | 359mm | 5.6 |