Dry Tortugas National Park in September
September at Dry Tortugas National Park averages a daytime high near 89°F and an overnight low around 78°F, with about 7.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes September a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 78°F
- Average high
- 89°F
Range across the year: 65°F to 91°F
- Precipitation
- 7.2 in
- Daylight
- 12.1 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in September: roughly 4,900 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes September the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (1.2×) and the October low (0.7×).
On our Best Time to Visit score September rates 45/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is February: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 83°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 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 12.1 hours of daylight in September to explore — between the 10.5-hour midwinter low and the 13.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 89,355 recreation visits, up 5.3% from 84,873 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 34.7%, so a September visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How September compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 91°F / 79°F | 1.0× Average | 30 Poor |
| September | 89°F / 78°F | 0.8× Quiet | 45 Fair |
| October | 85°F / 76°F | 0.7× Quiet | 71 Good |
All twelve months at Dry Tortugas, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
September averages a daytime high near 89°F and an overnight low around 78°F at Dry Tortugas National Park, with about 7.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
September is quiet at Dry Tortugas National Park (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 45/100. Our recommended month is February.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is October. September sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 5,000 recreation visits at Dry Tortugas National Park, 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.