New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in September
September at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 75°F and an overnight low around 59°F, with about 4.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.1× the park's average month, which makes September an average month here.
- Average low
- 59°F
- Average high
- 75°F
Range across the year: 22°F to 84°F
- Precipitation
- 4.2 in
- Daylight
- 12.3 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in September: about 11,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998 to 2025.
That makes September the 4th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.9×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score September rates 74/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is May: 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 2.9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 49% 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 12.3 hours of daylight in September to explore — between the 9-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 18,330 recreation visits, up 7.6% from 17,034 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 78.4%, 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 | 82°F / 66°F | 1.6× Busy | 64 Good |
| September | 75°F / 59°F | 1.1× Average | 74 Good |
| October | 64°F / 49°F | 1.0× Average | 60 Good |
All twelve months at New Bedford Whaling, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
September averages a daytime high near 75°F and an overnight low around 59°F at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
September is average at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 74/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. September sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 11,000 recreation visits at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1998–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.