Nantucket weather in September (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Is September a good time to explore Nantucket weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Nantucket during September is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. September marks the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Nantucket in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 231 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, September is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nantucket climate page with graphs.

 

Nantucket, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 231 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in September

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Nantucket, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nantucket.

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