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Washington Weather in September

Washington in September

The short of it: Washington in September averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 26 °C (79 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 26° · rain 41 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Washington an average September high of 34°, a low of 26° and some 41 mm of rain. The height of summer in Washington, with afternoons near 34°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-September, 21 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Washington runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Noord, 1 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

September in Washington, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 25 mm more rain
Versus October
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Noord001 km NE34°26°41 mm
Palm Beach001 km N34°26°41 mm
Alto Vista002 km ENE34°26°41 mm
Tanki Leendert003 km SE34°26°43 mm
Moco003 km ESE34°26°41 mm
Oranjestad004 km SSE34°26°43 mm
Paradera004 km SE34°26°43 mm
MalmokAruba5 km NNW33°26°38 mm

The Almanac · Washington Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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The height of summer in Washington, with afternoons near 34°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Washington by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°39 mm22 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
February30°23°14 mm23 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
March31°23°7.0 mm24 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
April32°24°11 mm24 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
May32°25°14 mm23 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
June33°26°24 mm23 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
July33°25°18 mm22 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August33°26°16 mm21 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
September34°26°41 mm19 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
October33°26°55 mm19 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
November32°25°89 mm17 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
December31°24°55 mm21 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Washington in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Washington in September?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 26 °C (79 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Washington, with afternoons near 34°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Washington?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Washington in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 23 min in December to 12 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Washington in September?

Hardly — September nights average 26 °C (79 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Washington in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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