Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in September
September at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 68°F, with about 3.3" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes September a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 68°F
- Average high
- 88°F
Range across the year: 38°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Daylight
- 12.2 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in September: roughly 2,300 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021 to 2025.
That makes September the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (2.4×) and the August low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score September rates 70/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 78°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 35% 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, 2025 drew 61,170 recreation visits, down 14.5% from 71,554 in 2024.
How September compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 92°F / 73°F | 0.6× Quiet | 57 Fair |
| September | 88°F / 68°F | 0.7× Quiet | 70 Good |
| October | 79°F / 56°F | 0.8× Quiet | 82 Excellent |
All twelve months at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
September averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 68°F at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
September is quiet at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 70/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is August. September sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2021–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.