Destin, FL weather in September
In September, Destin sees highs around 89°F and lows around 72°F: hot and oppressively humid, with some rain. Expect about 8 wet days.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 5.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 25
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:22 am / 7:09 pm | 6:38 am / 6:33 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 11.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical September day
- 6 am72°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 am81°Fdew point 69°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 69°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Valparaiso Eglin AFB (6 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 34% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 46%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph23 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more9 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more25 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in September
Normal precipitation is 5.2 in; a dry September brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 6.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202019: average high 92°F
- Coolest September1998: average high 84°F
- Wettest September2015: 14.7 in
- Driest September2019: 0.01 in
- Highest reading100°F (September 5, 2019)
- Lowest reading55°F (September 27, 2001)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
September compared with August and October
| August | September | October | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 89°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 72°F | 63°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | 12.3 h | 11.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from August and -8°F into October.
How Destin ranks in September
- Normal high87th warmest of 378 cities; 16th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days205th driest of 378
- Comfortable days299th most of 342
What to pack for Destin in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 25 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
- A swimsuit – about 23 beach days
Heating and cooling
September has 0 heating degree days and 463 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Destin in September?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 100°F (September 5, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Destin in September?
About 8 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.2 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (14.7 in); the driest was in 2019 (0.01 in).
Is September a good time to visit Destin?
September ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Destin (44 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 9 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Destin Ft Walton Airport (USW00053853), 1.5 mi ENE of the city center, 22 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Niceville (USC00086240), 9.6 mi N of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Valparaiso Eglin AFB (USW00013858), 6.3 mi NNW of the city center, 59 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Hurlburt Field Airport (747770-03852), 11 mi W of the city center, 38 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.