Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Tulsa in September
Tulsa cools off: highs slip to 86°F (30°C), from 94°F in August, with lows of 63°F (17°C) and about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 63°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (86 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What September feels like
Warm afternoons near 86°F (30°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Some rain is likely, about 3.4 in (86 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around September
September is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March & April and October & November).
- Comfort improves from 59/100 in August to 80/100.
- Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so September falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes86°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 63°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tulsa in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Gathering Place
66-acre free riverside park with gardens, trails and big playgrounds.
Why now September scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Philbrook Museum of Art
Art museum in a 1920s Italianate villa with 25 acres of gardens.
Cain's Ballroom
1924 Western swing hall where Bob Wills played, still hosting concerts.
Route 66 Historical Village
Oil derrick, Frisco steam locomotive and 1920s railcars on old Route 66.
Tally's Good Food Café
Route 66 diner famous for chicken-fried steak and huge cinnamon rolls.
Nearby in September
- Oklahoma City in September~98 mi · highs 85°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lake Hefner in September~98 mi · highs 85°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Eureka Springs in September~127 mi · highs 82°F, 3.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Branson in September~158 mi · highs 84°F, 3.7 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.
Tulsa in September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Tulsa?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 89 in March & April and October & November. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain. Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so September is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Tulsa in September?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 63°F (17°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tulsa in September?
Some: about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.8 in (1010 mm).
What should I pack for Tulsa in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (86°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 63°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Tulsa in September?
Share this September plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.