Tupelo National Battlefield in September
September at Tupelo National Battlefield averages a daytime high near 85°F and an overnight low around 64°F, with about 3.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes September an average month here.
- Average low
- 64°F
- Average high
- 85°F
Range across the year: 32°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7 in
- Daylight
- 12.2 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in September: about 50 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 1983.
That makes September the 5th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (3.3×) and the February low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score September rates 71/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 74°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 1.8 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 12.2 hours of daylight in September to explore — between the 9.7-hour midwinter low and the 14.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 1983 drew 614 recreation visits, up 14.6% from 536 in 1982.
How September compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 90°F / 71°F | 3.3× Very busy | 24 Poor |
| September | 85°F / 64°F | 1.0× Average | 71 Good |
| October | 75°F / 52°F | 1.1× Average | 68 Good |
All twelve months at Tupelo, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
September averages a daytime high near 85°F and an overnight low around 64°F at Tupelo National Battlefield, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 1.8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
September is average at Tupelo National Battlefield (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 71/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is February. September sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Tupelo National Battlefield, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–1983.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–1983), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.