SeasonMapSt Andrews weather in September
United Kingdom
September in St Andrews: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in St Andrews · #727 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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St Andrews climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in St Andrews in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyGolf high season, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for St Andrews's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSt Andrews's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in St Andrews in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Old Course closed on Sundays
1 Jan – 31 DecClosuresNo golf is played on the Old Course on Sundays; it rests, and the town walks over it instead. If you only have a weekend, that is the day to do the beach and the ruins, not the tee sheet. Source ↗
- Season
Golf high season
1 May – 30 SepSummer season opensCrowdedBook earlyLong northern daylight means tee times from dawn to nine at night, and the Old Course ballot fills every day of it. Rooms and green fees are at their highest; October is nearly as good and much cheaper. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of St Andrews — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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St Andrews in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit St Andrews?
- September in St Andrews: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for St Andrews on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in St Andrews in September?
- In September, St Andrews averages a daily high of 16.1°C and a low of 11.2°C, with about 65.8 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in St Andrews in September?
- St Andrews has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in September.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — September
Within 300 km: Edinburgh's Doors Open Days around 20–30 Sep, and Aviemore's Birch and larch turning around 25 Sep – 25 Oct.