Cane River Creole National Historical Park in September
September at Cane River Creole National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 90°F and an overnight low around 69°F, with about 3.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes September a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 69°F
- Average high
- 90°F
Range across the year: 39°F to 96°F
- Precipitation
- 3.9 in
- Daylight
- 12.2 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in September: roughly 1,200 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2002 to 2025.
That makes September the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.4×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score September rates 55/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is November: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 80°F is hot, with afternoons near 90°F to plan the day around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 28% 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 9.9-hour midwinter low and the 14.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 12,592 recreation visits, up 7.6% from 11,701 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 41.5%, so September may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How September compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 96°F / 75°F | 0.9× Average | 33 Poor |
| September | 90°F / 69°F | 0.7× Quiet | 55 Fair |
| October | 81°F / 57°F | 1.1× Average | 56 Fair |
All twelve months at Cane River Creole, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Cane River Creole in September
The National Park Service tags 4 Cane River Creole activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Bird Watching at Oakland Plantation · 1-3 hours
- Cane River Creole Junior Ranger · 1-3 hours
- Picnicking at Cane River Creole · 30-60 minutes
- Visit the Park Store at Oakland Plantation · 15-30 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
September averages a daytime high near 90°F and an overnight low around 69°F at Cane River Creole National Historical Park, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
September is quiet at Cane River Creole National Historical Park (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 55/100. Our recommended month is November.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. September sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Cane River Creole National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2002–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2002–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.