Weather in United States in September

September in United States is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.

A country pin in September is a warning: one region of United States will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with July and January, September sits in the middle of United States's year.

United States
Average temp
20°C

14–27°C

Rainfall
72 mm

Showers likely

Sunshine
Wind
16 km/h

What to expect

Daytime

Warm days in United States in September. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.

You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.

Rain

Mixed skies in United States in September. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.

Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.

Evening

Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.

What to pack

  • Rain jacket

  • A layer for cooler evenings

Average weather in United States

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026265 places covered

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FAQs about United States

Climate averages for United States, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit United States is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

July is the hottest month, with an average around 26°C.

May is the wettest month, with about 112 mm of rain.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.