Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Lancaster in September
Lancaster cools off: highs slip to 79°F (26°C), from 85°F in August, with lows of 58°F (14°C) and about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 81/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (117 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What September feels like
Days are warm, averaging 79°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 58°F (14°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (117 mm).
Plan around September
September is one of Lancaster's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: October highs fall to 65°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 72/100 in August to 81/100.
- Our Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — September falls outside it.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Lancaster in September
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Lancaster Central Market
Brick market hall that calls itself the oldest continuously operating public farmers market in the US, with Amish and Mennonite stands.
Lititz Moravian Church
1787 church on Lititz's Church Square, the heart of the town's Moravian settlement, with candlelight services at Christmas.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
State railroad museum across the road from the Strasburg Rail Road, with a hall full of restored locomotives.
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz bakery opened in 1861, the first commercial pretzel bakery in the US, with short tours and a hand-twisting lesson.
Nearby in September
- Kennett Square in September~34 mi · highs 79°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Baltimore in September~54 mi · highs 80°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Philadelphia in September~61 mi · highs 79°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Washington, DC in September~87 mi · highs 80°F, 4.2 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.
Lancaster in September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Lancaster?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 81/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain.
How hot is Lancaster in September?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Lancaster in September?
Some: about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.0 in (1194 mm).
What should I pack for Lancaster in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Lancaster in September?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.