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Kentucky Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kentucky, the United States of America in September.

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Planning a journey to Kentucky, the United States of America this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kentucky in September

Kentucky, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. September in Kentucky generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Florence to 29°C (84°F) in Eddyville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Eddyville and 15°C (59°F) in Florence.

For specific regional insights in Kentucky, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Madisonville with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Lexington with 116 mm (4.6 in).

Explore Kentucky by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kentucky — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lexington)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March13°C (55°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Kentucky →

Best Places to Visit in Kentucky in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kentucky.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Kentucky

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Kentucky, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Kentucky (September)

Precipitation variation in Kentucky (September)

Lexington

In September Lexington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lexington →

Louisville

In September Louisville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
235 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Louisville →

Frankfort

In September Frankfort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Frankfort →

Bowling Green

In September Bowling Green generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Bowling Green →

Paducah

In September Paducah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Paducah →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kentucky, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kentucky in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lexington 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Louisville 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Frankfort 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Bowling Green 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Paducah 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Florence 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Kentucky weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kentucky, the United States of America in September?

In September, Kentucky, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Lexington sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Kentucky, the United States of America in September?

In Lexington, the average daytime high in September is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does Kentucky, the United States of America get a lot of rain in September?

Kentucky, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in September. Lexington typically averages about 116 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Kentucky, the United States of America?

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Kentucky, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Lexington is pleasant.

Generally speaking, April, May, June and September provide pleasant weather in Lexington. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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