Your September weather guide
HotWeather in Playa de las Americas in September
September is a good time to go to Playa de las Americas if you want warm swimming weather without relying on extreme heat. Average daytime highs are around 25°C, nights stay near 20°C, and the sea is about 24°C. That suits a holiday built around swimming, time outdoors and evenings in light clothing. The catch is that humidity can make the warmth feel more noticeable, while occasional rain means clear skies are not guaranteed.
Long-term climate averages for Playa de las Américas, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Playa de las Americas, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Playa de las Américas.
- Average daytime high
- 25.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 28°C
- Average night-time low
- 20.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 18°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.8°C
- London averages 18.6°C in September
- Sea temperature
- 23.7°C
- year to year: 23°C to 25°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 9.2h
- 75% of 12.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 3
- 11 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days over 25°C
- 49%
- 4% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 37.4°C
- 2005-09-04
- Record low 1991-2020
- 16.7°C
- 1993-09-11
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2917 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 Playa de las Americas. Within Spain it is 61st of 87 (Spain in September). Against London's average high of 18.6°C in September, Playa de las Americas is 6.8°C warmer by day and 9.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in September
The typical September day in Playa de las Americas peaks at 25.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.1°C or more. Roughly 1 in 2 days top 25°C and 1 in 25 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.4°C; one night in ten drops to 18.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day here reached 37.4°C (2005-09-04) and the coldest night 16.7°C (1993-09-11).
Rain in September
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 11 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest September was 2009 with 35 mm, the driest 2003 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 76%.
Sea temperature in September
The sea averages 23.7°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 23.1°C to 24.5°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:52 and sets about 20:12 local time in mid-September. Average cloud cover is 24%.
Is September a good time to visit Playa de las Americas?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Playa de las Americas on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Warm days and mild evenings, with occasional hotter spells
Pack mainly light clothes, but leave room for a light layer for cooler evenings. September is among the warmer months here, although intense heat is not the usual pattern: only 4% of days reach 30°C. The warmer end of the range brings days around 28°C or above, so keep more energetic plans for the morning if heat bothers you. Humidity averages 76%, which can make conditions feel sticky rather than dry. Midday shade is a sensible part of the day, even when the forecast looks moderate. Nights are generally mild, making this a good fit if you dislike a sharp drop in temperature after sunset.
Good swimming conditions, with some flexibility for rain
The sea is warm enough for swimming, averaging 23.7°C, so September suits travellers who want to spend time in the water rather than just sit beside it. Sunshine averages about 9.2 hours a day, leaving plenty of scope for outdoor plans, though that does not mean uninterrupted blue skies. Rain occurs on about 3 days during the month. It is a relatively small part of the weather picture, but there is no guarantee that your stay will avoid it. Keep outdoor plans flexible rather than assuming every day will be dry, and pack sun protection alongside something light for a shower.
A little perspective
Playa de las Americas through the year
September is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.6°C | 15.1°C | 19.9°C | 7.0 | 19 | 4 | 1% |
| February | 19.8°C | 15.1°C | 19.3°C | 7.9 | 25 | 4 | 3% |
| March | 20.4°C | 15.4°C | 19.1°C | 8.4 | 23 | 5 | 8% |
| April | 20.6°C | 15.7°C | 19.5°C | 9.0 | 17 | 5 | 6% |
| May | 21.7°C | 16.7°C | 20.2°C | 10.0 | 9 | 3 | 9% |
| June | 23.2°C | 18.1°C | 21.3°C | 11.7 | 6 | 2 | 18% |
| Julybest | 25.9°C | 20.4°C | 22.1°C | 12.9 | 1 | 0 | 51% |
| Augustbest | 26.6°C | 21.3°C | 23.0°C | 11.7 | 2 | 1 | 65% |
| SeptemberSelectedbest | 25.4°C | 20.4°C | 23.7°C | 9.2 | 11 | 3 | 49% |
| October | 24.5°C | 19.7°C | 23.6°C | 7.4 | 25 | 6 | 30% |
| November | 22.6°C | 18.1°C | 22.5°C | 6.6 | 22 | 6 | 16% |
| December | 20.7°C | 16.4°C | 21.1°C | 6.6 | 39 | 6 | 1% |
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
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A little more detail
Playa de las Americas in September FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Playa de las Americas hot in September?
Playa de las Americas is hot in September: the average daytime high is 25.4°C and nights average 20.4°C. Roughly 1 in 2 September days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Playa de las Americas in September?
The sea around Playa de las Americas averages 23.7°C in September, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 23°C to 25°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Playa de las Americas in September?
Playa de las Americas sees about 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 11 mm of rain in a typical September. The wettest September between 1991 and 2020 was 2009 (35 mm) and the driest was 2003 (0 mm).
How sunny is Playa de las Americas in September?
Playa de las Americas gets around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day in September out of 12.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Playa de las Americas compare with the UK in September?
Playa de las Americas is on average 6.8°C warmer than London by day in September (25.4°C against 18.6°C).
What is the hottest September on record in Playa de las Americas?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day in Playa de las Americas reached 37.4°C on 2005-09-04, and the coldest night dropped to 16.7°C on 1993-09-11.
How much warmer is it than London in September?
The average daytime high is 25.4°C, compared with 18.6°C in London, a difference of 6.8°C. That is a noticeable step up in warmth and makes September a sensible choice if you want more reliable conditions for light clothing and swimming.
Is it a short-haul option from the UK?
From London, the flight takes about 4 h 24 min, putting it in the short-haul category. For a traveller seeking warm days and a sea comfortable for swimming, that makes September a practical option without a long-haul flight.
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 Playa de las Américas. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.4 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
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C