Things to Do in Nauru in September
September weather, activities, events & insider tips
September Weather in Nauru
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
Is September Right for You?
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- + September sits in Nauru's dry shoulder season - you'll get 70% less rain than the November-March wet season. But the island stays green from winter rains
- + Air Nauru's twice-weekly flights from Brisbane have empty seats in September, meaning you can usually book 2-3 weeks out instead of the 3-month advance required during Australian school holidays
- + The phosphate dust that blankets the island during trade-wind season (April-August) has settled by September, so Anibare Bay's white sand looks white instead of gray
- + Muttonbird chicks fledge in September - locals will point you toward the cliffs where you can watch these awkward birds crash-land in their first flight attempts (it's oddly entertaining)
- − September is still humid enough that your clothes will be damp within 30 minutes of landing - the 70% humidity doesn't drop much at night, so expect sticky sheets and perpetual sweat
- − The island's single ATM runs out of cash regularly in September (end of dry season means fewer supply ships), and credit card acceptance is patchy at best
- − Ocean swells from southern storms make the usually-calm Anibare Bay choppy for snorkeling 40% of September days - you'll need backup plans
Best Activities in September
Top things to do during your visit
September's lower tides expose Nauru's best coral formations in the morning. Walk out 200 meters (656 ft) on the reef flat at 7 AM when the water's ankle-deep - you'll see giant clams the size of dinner plates and bright blue starfish without getting your shorts wet. The bay faces east, so you get soft morning light instead of brutal afternoon sun.
September's moderate temperatures make the 3 km (1.9 mile) loop around Buada Lagoon pleasant - you'll sweat, but you won't feel like you're melting. The lagoon sits 5 meters (16 ft) above sea level in Nauru's only fertile depression, so the vegetation here is jungle-dense compared to the rest of the island's coral pinnacles. Local guides explain how this was the island's food basket before phosphate mining.
Nauru's highest point at 65 meters (213 ft) offers September's best breezes - you'll feel cool air instead of the usual humid blanket. The Japanese WWII guns and prison ruins sit exposed on coral pinnacles with zero shade, so September's cloud cover (40% of days) makes exploring bearable. On clear days you can see the entire 21 km (13 mile) coastline from one spot.
September's variable conditions help - the water temperature drop from 29°C to 26°C (84°F to 79°F) brings yellowfin tuna and wahoo closer to shore. The island drops off to 2,000 meters (6,562 ft) within 2 km (1.2 miles) of land, so you're in deep water fast. Locals fish from aluminum boats with 40-horsepower engines that feel like riding a lawnmower across chop.
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