How Crowded Is New Bedford Whaling in September?
September is an average month at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, running about 1.1× the park's average month — roughly 9% of the year's visitors come in September. That puts it between the July peak and the January low. Overall our best-time score rates September as "Good" for a visit. Typical September weather averages a high near 75°F and a low around 59°F, with about 4.2" of precipitation. You'll get about 12.3 hours of daylight to explore.
Frequently Asked Questions
September is average at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good". The single best month overall 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.
Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1998–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-06-20.