Booker T Washington National Monument in September
September at Booker T Washington National Monument averages a daytime high near 79°F and an overnight low around 56°F, with about 5" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes September an average month here.
- Average low
- 56°F
- Average high
- 79°F
Range across the year: 26°F to 87°F
- Precipitation
- 5.0 in
- Daylight
- 12.2 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in September: roughly 1,800 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes September the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (1.7×) and the January low (0.4×).
September is our recommended month at Booker T Washington: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 67°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 13.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 37% of annual visitors, choosing September instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 12.2 hours of daylight in September to explore — between the 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 24,209 recreation visits, down 15.7% from 28,713 in 2023.
How September compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 85°F / 63°F | 1.3× Busy | 55 Fair |
| September | 79°F / 56°F | 0.9× Average | 69 Good |
| October | 70°F / 44°F | 1.2× Busy | 48 Fair |
All twelve months at Booker T Washington, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Booker T Washington in September
The National Park Service tags 7 Booker T Washington activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Bring Your Dog for a Walk to Booker T. Washington NM · 30-60 minutes
- Enjoy a Picnic at Booker T. Washington National Monument · 30-120 minutes
- Explore Exhibits on Booker T. Washington’s Early Life · 15-60 minutes
- Ring the Bell: A Symbolic Marker of Freedom · 5-10 minutes
- Start at the Booker T. Washington Visitor Center · 15-60 minutes
- Take a hike on the Jack-O-Lantern Branch Trail · 45-90 minutes
- Take a Tour of the Historic Core on the Plantation Trail · 30-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
September averages a daytime high near 79°F and an overnight low around 56°F at Booker T Washington National Monument, with about 5 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 13.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
September is average at Booker T Washington National Monument (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 69/100. September is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is January. September sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Booker T Washington National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.