Your September weather guide

Warm

Weather in Menorca in September

September is a good time to visit Menorca if you want warm days and a sea that is still comfortable for swimming, rather than intense heat. Average daytime highs are around 24°C, the sea is about 25°C, and there are roughly 6 rainy days during the month. It suits a holiday mixing swimming with time outdoors, provided you can keep plans flexible when rain interrupts. Pack mainly light clothes, with something for cooler evenings.

Long-term climate averages for Mahon (Mao), not a forecast · 1991-2020

Menorca, month by month

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At a glance

The useful details for Mahon (Mao).

Average daytime high
24.3°C
9 in 10 days stay below 27°C
Average night-time low
21.4°C
coldest 10% of nights: 19°C or lower
Compared with London
+5.7°C
London averages 18.6°C in September
Sea temperature
24.8°C
year to year: 24°C to 26°C
Sunshine per day (est.)
7.4h
61% of 12.2 h of daylight
Rainy days (1 mm+)
6
41 mm over the month
Humidity
70%
Days over 25°C
39%
none over 30°C
Record high 1991-2020
29.0°C
2020-09-19
Record low 1991-2020
15.1°C
2007-09-27
Flight from London
≈ 2 h 24 min
1299 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)

Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.

How September compares

September is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Menorca and ranks 103rd of 134 destinations we compare for September - see where else is hot in September. Within Spain it is 82nd of 87 (Spain in September). Against London's average high of 18.6°C in September, Menorca is 5.7°C warmer by day and 10.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in September

The typical September day in Menorca peaks at 24.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 3 days top 25°C. Nights average 21.4°C; one night in ten drops to 18.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day here reached 29.0°C (2020-09-19) and the coldest night 15.1°C (2007-09-27).

Rain in September

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 41 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest September was 2009 with 146 mm, the driest 1992 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 70%.

Sea temperature in September

The sea averages 24.8°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 23.9°C to 25.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.0°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:24 and sets about 19:52 local time in mid-September. Average cloud cover is 40%.

Is September a good time to visit Menorca?

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Menorca on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.

Warm enough for summer clothes, without reliable hot days

Expect warmth rather than scorching afternoons. Days reach 25°C on 39% of occasions, so September suits travellers who prefer comfortable outdoor weather over persistent heat. Midday is a sensible time to take shade if you feel warm, particularly with humidity averaging 70%, but intense heat is not the main concern. Average night lows are around 21°C, making light clothing a reasonable starting point for evenings. There is still a cooler tail: the coldest 10% of nights fall to about 19°C or below. Bring a light jumper or cardigan rather than assuming every evening will feel like an extension of the afternoon.

Good swimming weather, with room for rain

The sea is a strong reason to choose September: at 24.8°C on average, it falls comfortably into swimming territory. That makes time in the water a more dependable part of the appeal than very hot air temperatures. Sunshine averages about 7.4 hours within 12.2 hours of daylight, leaving useful time outdoors without promising clear skies throughout. Rain is the catch, so avoid building every day around uninterrupted sunshine. A light waterproof is a practical addition to swimwear and sun protection. Keep outdoor plans movable, and treat the monthly averages as a guide to the balance of the holiday, not a promise for your particular stay.

A little perspective

Menorca through the year

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Monthly climate averages

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Menorca monthly climate averages, 1991-2020; September is the selected month.
MonthDayNightSeaSun/dayRain mmRainy daysDays 25°C+
January13.4°C10.9°C14.5°C4.65190%
February13.1°C10.3°C13.8°C5.44270%
March14.4°C11.5°C14.0°C6.73550%
April16.2°C13.2°C15.2°C7.33560%
May19.2°C16.0°C17.8°C8.42340%
June23.1°C19.7°C21.5°C10.912218%
Julybest25.9°C22.6°C24.6°C12.35173%
Augustbest26.8°C23.6°C26.0°C10.79287%
SeptemberSelectedbest24.3°C21.4°C24.8°C7.441639%
October21.2°C18.5°C22.3°C5.56182%
November17.3°C14.7°C19.0°C4.576100%
December14.7°C12.2°C16.3°C4.45480%

Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.

Day, night and sea

Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020

  • Day
  • Night
  • Sea
Bars show average daytime highs and night-time lows; circles mark the average sea temperature. Same scale for every month. Exact values are in the table.

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A little more detail

Menorca in September FAQs

Plain answers, grounded in the averages.

Is Menorca hot in September?

Menorca is warm in September: the average daytime high is 24.3°C and nights average 21.4°C. Roughly 1 in 3 September days reach 25°C.

Can you swim in the sea in Menorca in September?

The sea around Menorca averages 24.8°C in September, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 24°C to 26°C depending on the year.

How much does it rain in Menorca in September?

Menorca sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 41 mm of rain in a typical September. The wettest September between 1991 and 2020 was 2009 (146 mm) and the driest was 1992 (2 mm).

How sunny is Menorca in September?

Menorca gets around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day in September out of 12.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).

How does Menorca compare with the UK in September?

Menorca is on average 5.7°C warmer than London by day in September (24.3°C against 18.6°C).

What is the hottest September on record in Menorca?

Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day in Menorca reached 29.0°C on 2020-09-19, and the coldest night dropped to 15.1°C on 2007-09-27.

How much warmer is Menorca than London in September?

Menorca’s average daytime high is 24.3°C, compared with 18.6°C in London, a difference of 5.7°C. That is a noticeable step up in warmth for a UK traveller, though it points to comfortable summer conditions rather than consistently hot weather.

Is the sea warm enough to swim in September?

Yes. The average sea temperature is 24.8°C, with a year-to-year range of 24°C to 26°C. Swimming is a good reason to go then, especially if you want warm water without needing the afternoons to be particularly hot.

About these averages

ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020

Averages computed from daily values at Maó (Mahon (Mao)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 1.7 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather