Nurra & Alghero weather in September

September in Nurra & Alghero averages daytime highs of 27.3°C and nights around 18.8°C, with about 11 hours of sunshine a day. The sea averages 23.5°C: comfortable for swimming. This is one of the wetter months, with about 6 rainy days and around 52 mm of rain, so pack a layer for showers, and the sun is strong (average peak UV 6), so sunscreen is essential.

Daytime high

27.3°C

Nights around 18.8°C

Sea temperature

23.5°C

Typical max waves 0.9 m

Rain

6 days

About 52 mm over the month

Sunshine

11 hrs/day

Average bright sunshine

UV index

Average daily peak

Wind

19 km/h

Average daily maximum

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Figures are ten-year averages from the historical record.

What September feels like

September is the locals' favourite, and ours. The crowds thin within a fortnight, the sea stays warm well into October, and the light turns soft and amber. Vendemmia, the grape harvest, animates the wine country, restaurants have time to talk again, and you can hike in the morning and swim in the afternoon. If you can travel in September, travel in September. On the Coral Coast that plays out between Alghero's Catalan old town, the cliffs of Capo Caccia and the shallow lagoon at La Pelosa.

What to do in Nurra & Alghero in September

La Pelosa and the Coral Coast

Stintino's shallow turquoise lagoon and Alghero's beaches are the draw, with sea caves at Capo Caccia for the hottest hours.

Beaches Boating Nurra & Alghero

Beach days

Warm sea, long days and dependable sunshine: this is prime beach weather. Go early or late in the day for the softest light and the emptiest sand.

Beaches Hidden Beaches & Secret Coves

Get out on the water

Flat, warm mornings are made for boat trips, kayaking and snorkelling; the breeze that builds in the afternoon suits sailors and windsurfers.

Boating Watersports

Island hopping

Calm summer seas make the small islands off the coast an easy day out, from ferry rides to skippered charters.

Islands Day Trips

Evenings in town

When the beaches empty, the piazzas fill. Aim for a slow dinner outdoors and a passeggiata through the old lanes.

Restaurants Towns & Villages

Nurra & Alghero in September: quick answers

How hot is Nurra & Alghero in September?

Daytime highs in Nurra & Alghero average 27.3°C in September, with nights around 18.8°C and roughly 11 hours of sunshine a day (ten-year average).

Is the sea warm enough to swim in September?

The sea around Nurra & Alghero averages 23.5°C in September: comfortable for swimming.

Does it rain much in Nurra & Alghero in September?

Nurra & Alghero sees about 6 days with rain in September, totalling around 52 mm for the month.

September elsewhere on the island

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