How Crowded Is World War II Memorial in September?
September is an average month at World War II Memorial, running about 1.0× the park's average month — roughly 9% of the year's visitors come in September. That puts it between the May peak and the January low. Overall our best-time score rates September as "Fair" for a visit. Typical September weather averages a high near 81°F and a low around 64°F, with about 3.9" of precipitation. You'll get about 12.2 hours of daylight to explore.
Frequently Asked Questions
September is average at World War II Memorial (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair". The single best month overall is September.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. September sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2004–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-06-20.