Best Places to Visit in the USA in September 2026

89 the USA destinations ranked by September temperature — coolest first. Find a warm-winter beach or a summer escape from the heat.

Coolest

Denali National Park

~10°C

Median

Gatlinburg

~21°C

Warmest

Las Vegas

~33°C

the USA destinations in September, sorted by temperature

Denali National Park10°C

Denali National Park

United States

$425/daySafety 88/100Peak in September
Anchorage11°C

Anchorage

United States

$240/daySafety 60/100Peak in September
Crater Lake National Park12°C

Crater Lake National Park

United States

$175/daySafety 92/100Peak in September
Yellowstone National Park13°C

Yellowstone National Park

United States

$350/daySafety 82/100Peak in September
Mount Rainier National Park13°C

Mount Rainier National Park

United States

$180/daySafety 92/100Peak in September
Glacier National Park14°C

Glacier National Park

United States

$390/daySafety 78/100Peak in September
Park City14°C

Park City

United States

$350/daySafety 90/100
Telluride14°C

Telluride

United States

$450/daySafety 92/100Peak in September
Aspen14°C

Aspen

United States

$500/daySafety 92/100
Burlington15°C

Burlington

United States

$185/daySafety 80/100Peak in September
Olympic National Park15°C

Olympic National Park

United States

$185/daySafety 92/100Peak in September
Bar Harbor15°C

Bar Harbor

United States

$230/daySafety 92/100Peak in September
Acadia National Park16°C

Acadia National Park

United States

$275/daySafety 92/100Peak in September
Minneapolis16°C

Minneapolis

United States

$260/daySafety 72/100Peak in September
Milwaukee16°C

Milwaukee

United States

$180/daySafety 55/100Peak in September
Madison16°C

Madison

United States

$175/daySafety 78/100Peak in September
Buffalo16°C

Buffalo

United States

$160/daySafety 56/100Peak in September
Bryce Canyon National Park16°C

Bryce Canyon National Park

United States

$180/daySafety 92/100Peak in September
Nantucket17°C

Nantucket

United States

$360/daySafety 92/100Peak in September
Seattle18°C

Seattle

United States

$290/daySafety 72/100Peak in September
Portland18°C

Portland

United States

$260/daySafety 62/100Peak in September
Yosemite National Park18°C

Yosemite National Park

United States

$390/daySafety 82/100Peak in September
Lake Tahoe18°C

Lake Tahoe

United States

$280/daySafety 88/100Peak in September
Cape Cod18°C

Cape Cod

United States

$260/daySafety 92/100Peak in September
Newport18°C

Newport

United States

$250/daySafety 92/100Peak in September
Martha's Vineyard18°C

Martha's Vineyard

United States

$320/daySafety 90/100Peak in September
San Francisco19°C

San Francisco

United States

$275/daySafety 62/100Peak in September
Boston19°C

Boston

United States

$275/daySafety 78/100Peak in September
Niagara Falls19°C

Niagara Falls

United States

$200/daySafety 78/100Peak in September
Pittsburgh19°C

Pittsburgh

United States

$230/daySafety 75/100Peak in September
Kansas City19°C

Kansas City

United States

$175/daySafety 55/100Peak in September
Boise19°C

Boise

United States

$175/daySafety 78/100Peak in September
Chicago20°C

Chicago

United States

$240/daySafety 58/100Peak in September
Salt Lake City20°C

Salt Lake City

United States

$280/daySafety 80/100Peak in September
Detroit20°C

Detroit

United States

$180/daySafety 60/100Peak in September
Cleveland20°C

Cleveland

United States

$175/daySafety 58/100Peak in September
St. Louis20°C

St. Louis

United States

$160/daySafety 52/100Peak in September
Louisville20°C

Louisville

United States

$180/daySafety 58/100Peak in September
New York City21°C

New York City

United States

$200/daySafety 68/100Peak in September
Great Smoky Mountains National Park21°C

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

United States

$265/daySafety 80/100Peak in September
Santa Fe21°C

Santa Fe

United States

$200/daySafety 72/100Peak in September
Asheville21°C

Asheville

United States

$185/daySafety 68/100Peak in September
Albuquerque21°C

Albuquerque

United States

$165/daySafety 50/100Peak in September
Annapolis21°C

Annapolis

United States

$210/daySafety 75/100Peak in September
Gatlinburg21°C

Gatlinburg

United States

$170/daySafety 85/100Peak in September
San Diego22°C

San Diego

United States

$275/daySafety 78/100Peak in September
Philadelphia22°C

Philadelphia

United States

$200/daySafety 62/100Peak in September
Atlanta22°C

Atlanta

United States

$280/daySafety 65/100
Indianapolis22°C

Indianapolis

United States

$180/daySafety 60/100Peak in September
Memphis22°C

Memphis

United States

$150/daySafety 52/100Peak in September
Charlotte22°C

Charlotte

United States

$180/daySafety 63/100Peak in September
Raleigh22°C

Raleigh

United States

$175/daySafety 70/100Peak in September
Branson22°C

Branson

United States

$130/daySafety 80/100Peak in September
Washington, D.C.23°C

Washington, D.C.

United States

$265/daySafety 70/100Peak in September
Denver23°C

Denver

United States

$305/daySafety 70/100Peak in September
Napa Valley23°C

Napa Valley

United States

$320/daySafety 88/100Peak in September
Cincinnati23°C

Cincinnati

United States

$175/daySafety 62/100Peak in September
Outer Banks23°C

Outer Banks

United States

$200/daySafety 90/100Peak in September
Myrtle Beach23°C

Myrtle Beach

United States

$150/daySafety 75/100Peak in September
Grand Canyon National Park24°C

Grand Canyon National Park

United States

$275/daySafety 80/100Peak in September
Los Angeles25°C

Los Angeles

United States

$290/daySafety 60/100Peak in September
Nashville25°C

Nashville

United States

$305/daySafety 68/100Peak in September
Sedona25°C

Sedona

United States

$240/daySafety 82/100Peak in September
Dallas25°C

Dallas

United States

$180/daySafety 65/100
New Orleans26°C

New Orleans

United States

$265/daySafety 55/100
Savannah26°C

Savannah

United States

$290/daySafety 70/100
Charleston26°C

Charleston

United States

$310/daySafety 78/100
Kauai26°C

Kauai

United States

$350/daySafety 80/100Peak in September
Big Island26°C

Big Island

United States

$320/daySafety 78/100Peak in September
Houston26°C

Houston

United States

$175/daySafety 65/100
San Antonio26°C

San Antonio

United States

$160/daySafety 70/100
Jacksonville26°C

Jacksonville

United States

$145/daySafety 60/100
Hilton Head26°C

Hilton Head

United States

$260/daySafety 88/100Peak in September
American Southwest27°C

American Southwest

United States

$300/daySafety 80/100Peak in September
Key West27°C

Key West

United States

$350/daySafety 75/100
Tampa27°C

Tampa

United States

$280/daySafety 70/100
South Padre Island27°C

South Padre Island

United States

$160/daySafety 75/100Peak in September
Oʻahu28°C

Oʻahu

United States

$365/daySafety 78/100Peak in September
Austin28°C

Austin

United States

$285/daySafety 68/100
Zion National Park28°C

Zion National Park

United States

$310/daySafety 78/100Peak in September
Maui28°C

Maui

United States

$400/daySafety 88/100Peak in September
Orlando28°C

Orlando

United States

$230/daySafety 60/100
Arches National Park28°C

Arches National Park

United States

$180/daySafety 92/100Peak in September
Miami29°C

Miami

United States

$305/daySafety 65/100
Tucson29°C

Tucson

United States

$175/daySafety 60/100
Phoenix30°C

Phoenix

United States

$150/daySafety 65/100
Palm Springs32°C

Palm Springs

United States

$250/daySafety 75/100
Joshua Tree National Park32°C

Joshua Tree National Park

United States

$180/daySafety 92/100
Las Vegas33°C

Las Vegas

United States

$300/daySafety 62/100

Frequently asked

What's the weather like in the USA in September?

the USA in September ranges from about 10°C (Denali National Park) to 33°C (Las Vegas). Median around 21°C. The exact temperature depends heavily on which destination — coastal vs inland, north vs south, altitude all matter.

Where's the coolest place to visit in the USA in September?

Denali National Park, United States averages around 10°C in September — the coolest destination in the USA on our list. Worth checking peak/shoulder season too: even with cool temps, September may not be peak for the destination.

Where's the warmest place to visit in the USA in September?

Las Vegas, United States runs around 33°C in September — the warmest destination in the USA on our list. If you're chasing summer in winter or beach weather year-round, this is the move.

Is September a good time to visit the USA?

Across the USA we have 89 destinations with weather data. Whether September is "good" depends on what you're after: cool weather, warm weather, peak season pricing or shoulder. The list below sorts by temperature so you can match destinations to your weather preference.

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