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Chattanooga Weather in September

September in Chattanooga brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 29°C (84°F) and nights around 17°C (63°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 114 mm (4.5 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Chattanooga in September

Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month, with 114 mm (4.5 in) on average. The rain this month tends to fall in heavier spells rather than light drizzle. When it rains, showers can be significant.

Temperature in Chattanooga in September

Chattanooga in September gets highs of 29°C (84°F) during the day and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night. This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. Nights drop to around 17°C (63°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Chattanooga in September

The month enjoys around 229 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

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Chattanooga Temperature in September

Min Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Max Temperature
29°C (84°F)
Chance of Rain
30%
Precipitation
114 mm (4.5 in)
Rainy days
9 days
Humidity
77%
Sunshine
229 hours
Percentage Sunshine
61%

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Chattanooga in September

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in September. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Chattanooga in September

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    9/10
  • Cycling
    7/10
  • Walking
    7/10
  • Camping
    6/10
  • Outdoor sports
    7/10

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