El Hierro · AutumnMonth summary
El Hierro weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
9% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit El Hierro in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in September (8.5/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
El Hierro in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
Autumn in El Hierro is often underrated: 22°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 50°F | 61°F | 13% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 50°F | 61°F | 16% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 52°F | 61°F | 20% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 54°F | 63°F | 17% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 66°F | 11% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 68°F | 8% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 59°F | 70°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 73°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.3h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 61°F | 72°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 70°F | 18% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 55°F | 66°F | 20% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 54°F | 63°F | 21% | 0.0in | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, El Hierro averages 72°F, 9% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
September vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — El Hierro in September
Is September a good time to visit El Hierro?
September is an excellent time to visit El Hierro (score 8.5/10). With 72°F, 11.9h of sunshine and 9% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in El Hierro in September?
With 72°F and 11.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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