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San Andrés in September

September is a middling month for San Andrés: a typical day grades B, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 85°F and about a 76% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.

Typical dayB7th of 12 months
Highs / water85°FSea 85°F
Rain chance76%on a given day
Waves3.5 fttypical
CrowdsModerateLabor Day weekend
Storm riskModeratehurricane season

San Andrés month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

August: B · September: B · October: B. The best months are usually February, March and April, and the weakest are June and November.

Best beaches in San Andrés in September

Resorts with the best typical September, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical SepThis week
Providencia Beach LodgesBSatB+SunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
Decameron AquariumBSatBSunBMonC+TueBWedB
Decameron MarazulBSatBSunBMonC+TueB+WedB-
Decameron IsleñoBSatB+SunB+MonB-TueB+WedB+

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in September

Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and Kauaʻi (A). Every destination in September.

Questions

Is September a good time to visit San Andrés?
September is a middling month for San Andrés: a typical day grades B, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 85°F and about a 76% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
How warm is San Andrés in September?
Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is September hurricane season in San Andrés?
September falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is moderate. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
How crowded is San Andrés in September?
Typically moderate, around Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 4 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.