September · Norway
Best time to visit Ålesund in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ålesund in September
Average temperature 12°C, 199 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
6.9/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 199 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Ålesund scores 6.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 199 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ålesund is an Art Nouveau town built across islands on Norway's west coast, with Mount Aksla above the centre.
September in Ålesund: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
September averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 199 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ålesund in September?
- In September, Ålesund averages 12°C, 199 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Ålesund?
- September earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ålesund in September?
- Expect about 199 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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