Australia experiences second hottest September on record as El Niño and climate crisis combine
Summary
Australia experienced its second hottest September on record in 2026, with unusually high day and night temperatures across the country. This heat was caused by a combination of climate change and a strong El Niño weather pattern, leading to dry conditions and low snowfall in alpine areas.Key Facts
- September 2026 was Australia's second hottest September since records began in 1910.
- Night-time temperatures in September were the highest ever recorded for that month.
- Average temperatures were 2.71°C higher than the long-term average from 1961 to 1990.
- All states and territories, except Western Australia, had below-average rainfall in September.
- Western Australia had its second wettest September on record, the wettest since 1904.
- Alpine snow depth fell to zero in Kosciuszko National Park, the first time this happened in September since 1954.
- El Niño, a climate system in the tropical Pacific, contributed to the warm and dry weather.
- Persistent high-pressure systems led to warm, dry days, especially in southeast Australia.
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