Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Solvang in September
Little changes in Solvang from August: highs stay near 80°F (27°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), and about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 93/100 (6th of 12).
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 55%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 93/100 · Great
What September feels like
Highs settle around 80°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 64°F (18°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Plan around September
September is one of Solvang's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and September – November.
- Comfort improves from 90/100 in August to 93/100.
- Our Solvang & Santa Barbara route is planned for Early Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — September falls outside it.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Solvang in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Birkholm's Bakery
Danish bakery on Alisal Road for kringle, butter cookies and pastries to eat on the bench outside.
Elverhøj Museum of History and Art
Museum of Solvang's Danish heritage, set in a hand-built home in the style of an 18th-century Danish farmhouse.
Solvang Park
Small park at the center of the village with a bust of Hans Christian Andersen on a fieldstone base.
Why now September scores 93/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nojoqui Falls
Seasonal waterfall over a mossy limestone face, reached by a short shaded trail in a county park south of town.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 0.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Los Olivos tasting rooms
Small ranch town ten minutes north whose main street is lined with tasting rooms for Santa Ynez Valley wineries.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in September
- Santa Barbara in September~28 mi · highs 81°F, 0.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- San Simeon in September~95 mi · highs 64°F, 0.2 in rain · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Hollywood in September~109 mi · highs 88°F, 0.1 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Los Angeles in September~114 mi · highs 88°F, 0.1 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~313 m to Solvang's ~150 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Solvang in September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Solvang?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 93/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
How hot is Solvang in September?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Solvang in September?
Not much: about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 15.9 in (404 mm).
What should I pack for Solvang in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Solvang in September?
Share this September plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.