Christmas Island in September
Planning a trip to Christmas Island in September? Here's the honest weather briefing for what spring looks like on the ground.
Daytime highs average 25.2 degrees, dropping to 23.9 degrees overnight. That's a 1-degree swing between day and night. Comfortable during the day, with evenings that invite a light layer.
At 25.2 degrees, September sits 1.2 degrees below the annual average of 26.4 degrees.
The rain data says 23mm over 9 days. Nothing dramatic.
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.
For your suitcase: a mix of short and long sleeves, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
Check the data table below for the full picture, or compare Christmas Island in September with another destination.
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
- Comfortable casual wear suitable for warm days
- A light rain jacket just in case
- Strong sun protection including a hat and SPF 50+
- 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 |