Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Bath in September
Bath cools off: highs slip to 66°F (19°C), from 71°F in August, with lows of 51°F (10°C) and about 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain.
At 85/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (50 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What September feels like
Highs near 66°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 51°F (10°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.0 in (50 mm) for the month.
Plan around September
September is one of Bath's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 71/100.
- Comfort improves from 82/100 in August to 85/100.
- September sits inside the May – Sep window our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bath in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Prior Park Landscape Garden
18th-century garden with a rare Palladian bridge and views over Bath.
Why now September scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
The Scallop Shell
Fish restaurant known for crisp fish and chips and daily seafood specials.
Sally Lunn's
Tea room in one of Bath's oldest houses, serving its namesake light bun.
Pulteney Bridge
Robert Adam's 1774 bridge lined with shops, above a curved weir.
Roman Baths
Well-preserved Roman bathing complex fed by hot springs, under the 18th-century Pump Room.
Nearby in September
- The Cotswolds in September~44 mi · highs 65°F, 2.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- London in September~96 mi · highs 68°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in September~213 mi · highs 61°F, 3.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bruges in September~241 mi · highs 67°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bath in September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Bath?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Sep window our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends.
How hot is Bath in September?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 51°F (10°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bath in September?
Not much: about 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.0 in (812 mm).
What should I pack for Bath in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in September
- London, the Cotswolds & Bath May – Sep
Planning Bath in September?
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