If you plan to visit Groningen in September, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +18°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 63 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Groningen has OK weather in September.
Average temperature in Groningen in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Groningen for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in September averages around +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +20°C.
Is Groningen warm or cold in September?
Groningen is typically mild in September.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +11°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Groningen:
Climate in Groningen in September
Groningen weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+18°C
+14°C
Min. temperature
+6°C
+3°C
-6°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+30°C
+26°C
Rainfall
74 mm
63 mm
66 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
81%
83%
86%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
2
Cloudy days
8
9
10
Rainy days
20
18
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
September weather is still as ok as in August.It’s getting colder in September. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°C.As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 74 mm to 63 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Groningen in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Groningen is gradually increasing during September, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Groningen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 30% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 75 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Groningen wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last September in Groningen?
This is the weather in Groningen in September 2023:
1 September
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+21°C
2 September
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+22°C
3 September
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+22°C
4 September
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+24°C
5 September
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+29°C
6 September
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+30°C
7 September
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+28°C
8 September
☀️
+30°C
9 September
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+28°C
10 September
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+28°C
11 September
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+30°C
12 September
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+24°C
13 September
☁️
+18°C
14 September
☁️
+20°C
15 September
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+22°C
16 September
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+23°C
17 September
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+21°C
18 September
🌧️
+22°C
19 September
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+18°C
20 September
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+21°C
21 September
🌧️
+19°C
22 September
🌧️
+18°C
23 September
🌧️
+17°C
24 September
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+20°C
25 September
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+22°C
26 September
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+22°C
27 September
☁️
+22°C
28 September
☁️
+20°C
29 September
🌧️
+21°C
30 September
☁️
+20°C
In September 2023 Groningen had 9 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in September?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Groningen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Groningen in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 436 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1200 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Groningen in September:
Is September a good time to visit Groningen?
It’s always a good time to visit Groningen, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Groningen in September?
September has mild temperatures in Groningen. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Groningen rainy in September?
Groningen is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Groningen in September?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Groningen in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Netherlands
Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Groningen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.