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Sal in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sal in September will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Sal, based on historical data.
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September

Weather in Sal in September 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Sal in September? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 28 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sal has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Sal in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sal for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +79°F during the night, the temperature in September averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +81°F.

Is Sal warm or cold in September?

Sal is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

September is one of the warmest months in Sal, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sal in September

Sal weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+79°F+79°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+73°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+82°F+84°F
Rainfall
14 mm28 mm11 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
83%83%81%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
357
Cloudy days
231922
Rainy days
462
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as good as in August. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +79°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 14 mm to 28 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 3 to 5.

October brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Sal in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 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 Sal is gradually increasing during September, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Sal 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 21 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
September is one of the rainiest months in Sal, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sal wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 20% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Sal?

This is the weather in Sal in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+82°F
2 September
☁️
+83°F
3 September
☀️
+81°F
4 September
☀️
+81°F
5 September
☁️
+80°F
6 September
☁️
+81°F
7 September
☁️
+83°F
8 September
☁️
+83°F
9 September
☁️
+81°F
10 September
☁️
+81°F
11 September
☁️
+83°F
12 September
☀️
+82°F
13 September
☁️
+81°F
14 September
☁️
+81°F
15 September
☁️
+80°F
16 September
☁️
+80°F
17 September
☁️
+80°F
18 September
☁️
+81°F
19 September
🌧️
+82°F
20 September
☁️
+82°F
21 September
☁️
+82°F
22 September
☁️
+82°F
23 September
☁️
+80°F
24 September
☁️
+81°F
25 September
☁️
+81°F
26 September
☁️
+81°F
27 September
☁️
+81°F
28 September
☁️
+81°F
29 September
☁️
+82°F
30 September
☁️
+81°F
In September 2023 Sal had 3 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 66%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sal climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sal in September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+72°F) and the highest in 2023 (+76°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 183 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sal in September:

Is September a good time to visit Sal?

September is a really good time to go to Sal. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sal.

Can you sunbathe in Sal in September?

September is warm in Sal. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Sal rainy in September?

Sal is usually dry in September. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Sal in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sal in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Sal

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sal, 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.