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Orlando in September

Hot and fairly dry, quiet at the main sights, about 12 hours of daylight. Weather, crowds and what to expect · updated 2026-11-01

Good time to visit
32°C / 90 °F
Average high
24°C / 75 °F
Average low
9days
Rain ≥ 1 mm
12.3h
Daylight · sunset 19:30
Good. September is the quietest month and the cheapest, with Halloween events at both resorts on selected nights, the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot and short lines everywhere.

01Weather

Orlando weather in September

Afternoons in September average 32.0 °C (90 °F) and nights cool to 24.1 °C (75 °F). The month brings about 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain spread over roughly 9 days. Compared with August it is 1.2 °C cooler; October is 2.8 °C cooler again.

18°23°28°33°32°24°32°24°32°24°1102030
Average high and low in early, mid and late September (ERA5 daily data)

What the averages hide

In a typical SeptemberValueWhat it means
Warm afternoons (90th percentile)34 °C / 93 °Fone day in ten is at least this warm
Cool afternoons (10th percentile)30 °C / 86 °Fone day in ten stays below this
Cold nights (10th percentile)23 °C / 73 °Fone night in ten is colder than this
Days above 30 °C (86 °F)27.8per month, average 2016–2025
Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F)0.0frost mornings per month
Chance of rain on any given day29 %at least 1 mm
Hottest / coldest September day 2016–202535.6 °C / 17.8 °Cextremes in the ten-year record
5°10°15°20°25°30°35°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average daily high and low by month (°C)

02Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
1 September07:0319:4712.7 h
15 September07:1019:3012.3 h
30 September07:1819:1211.9 h

Daylight shrinks by about 48 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/New_York).

03Crowds

How busy Orlando is in September

quiet  The main sights are quiet in September. What drives it:

  • peak hurricane month
  • Halloween events begin
  • lowest hotel rates

04Public holidays

Public holidays in September 2027

DateHoliday
6 Sep 2027Labour Day

On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.

05Events

What's on in Orlando in September

Every year in September

EventWhenType
Epcot Food and Wine Festivallate August to Novemberfood

07Packing

What to pack for Orlando in September

  • light, breathable clothing
  • sun hat and sunscreen
  • refillable water bottle
  • a compact umbrella for occasional showers
  • something for heat: 28 days a month pass 30 °C on average

08Editor's notes

What the numbers don't tell you

September is the quietest month and the cheapest, with Halloween events at both resorts on selected nights, the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot and short lines everywhere. It is also the peak of hurricane season and still hot, around 32 °C, and stormy, with rain on about nine days. Book refundable where you can, and watch the forecast from a week before departure.

Labor Day weekend at the start is the one busy stretch. Water parks begin to close for seasonal maintenance in rotation. The Halloween party nights close the Magic Kingdom to day guests at six on event evenings; check the calendar. Daylight drops to twelve hours by the equinox. For the drier second half and the Halloween peak, see October.

09Compare

Orlando month by month

MonthHighLowRain daysSun hCrowdsVerdict
January22 °C11 °C2–moderateExcellent
February25 °C15 °C3–busyExcellent
March27 °C16 °C3–very busyGood
April29 °C18 °C4–busyExcellent
May32 °C22 °C4–moderateGood
June33 °C24 °C10–very busyMixed
July33 °C25 °C13–very busyMixed
August33 °C25 °C12–busyMixed
September32 °C24 °C9–quietGood
October29 °C21 °C3–busyExcellent
November26 °C17 °C3–busyExcellent
December23 °C14 °C2–very busyGood

Not sure about September? See the best time to visit Orlando.

10Elsewhere

September in nearby cities

11FAQ

Orlando in September: your questions

Is September a good time to visit Orlando?

September is a good month to visit Orlando. Daytime highs average 32 °C (90 °F), rain falls on about 9 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.

What is the weather like in Orlando in September?

Expect hot days around 32 °C (90 °F) and nights near 24 °C (75 °F). One September in ten brings afternoons above 34 °C, and one in ten stays below 30 °C.

Does it rain a lot in Orlando in September?

September brings about 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain over roughly 9 days, which is fairly dry by Orlando standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 29 percent.

What should I wear in Orlando in September?

Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.

Is Orlando crowded in September?

The main sights are quiet in September. Main drivers: peak hurricane month; Halloween events begin; lowest hotel rates.

What time does it get dark in Orlando in September?

Around the middle of September the sun sets at about 19:30 and rises at 07:10, giving 12.3 hours of daylight.