Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse, New York, in evening light.

Weather · September

Syracuse weather in September

Average highs of 73°F, lows of 53°F and 3.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

September is Syracuse’s 4th warmest month, with average highs of 73°F and lows of 53°F. That is 7° cooler than August, and 15° above the yearly average high.

Average high
73°F
Average low
53°F
Precipitation
3.4 in
Wet days
11
Sunrise · sunset
6:43 AM · 7:16 PM

September across the year

  1. 32°17°Jan
  2. 34°18°Feb
  3. 42°25°Mar
  4. 56°36°Apr
  5. 69°47°May
  6. 77°57°Jun
  7. 82°62°Jul
  8. 80°60°Aug
  9. 73°53°Sep
  10. 60°42°Oct
  11. 48°33°Nov
  12. 37°24°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in September

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.

September is good for

What’s on in Syracuse in September

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Around Syracuse

Jefferson Street, Syracuse, NY
Jefferson Street, Syracuse, NY (54416575284)Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
Clouds over Lyman Hall, Syracuse University (2014)
Clouds over Lyman Hall, Syracuse University (2014)Michael Scialdone · CC BY 2.0
Everson Museum of Art, Harrison Street and State Street, Syracuse, NY
Everson Museum of Art, Harrison Street and State Street, Syracuse, NY (54416390181)Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0

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September compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
August80°F60°F3.7 in
September73°F53°F3.4 in
October60°F42°F3.9 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Syracuse in September?

Average highs are 73°F and average lows 53°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Syracuse in September?

September averages 3.4 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Syracuse in September?

Around mid-September the sun rises about 6:43 AM and sets about 7:16 PM, for roughly 12.5 hours of daylight.

Is September a good time to visit Syracuse?

Yes. September is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap station (4.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for September 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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