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North Dakota Weather in September

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

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Planning a getaway to North Dakota, the United States of America this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in North Dakota in September

North Dakota, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. September in North Dakota generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Devils Lake at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Bismarck at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Bismarck and 9°C (48°F) in Devils Lake.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Dakota, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Williston with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in West Fargo with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this September. For example, Fargo gets approximately 233 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore North Dakota by month

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

January-7°C (19°F) February-7°C (19°F) March3°C (37°F) April12°C (54°F) May20°C (68°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October14°C (57°F) November4°C (39°F) December-5°C (23°F)
Best Time to Visit North Dakota →

Best Places to Visit in North Dakota in September

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

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 North Dakota

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

Temperature range in North Dakota (September)

Precipitation variation in North Dakota (September)

Fargo

In September Fargo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
315 hours
233 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Fargo →

Bismarck

In September Bismarck generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
316 hours
245 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Bismarck →

Grand Forks

In September Grand Forks generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Grand Forks →

Minot

In September Minot generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Minot →

Dickinson

In September Dickinson generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Dickinson →

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

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fargo 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Bismarck 23°C (73°F) 8°C (46°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Grand Forks 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Minot 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Dickinson 23°C (73°F) 7°C (45°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Williston 23°C (73°F) 7°C (45°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)

North Dakota weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across North Dakota, the United States of America in September. The popular destination of Fargo averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

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

In Fargo, the average daytime high in September is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

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

Not particularly. Fargo averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for North Dakota, the United States of America.

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

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit North Dakota, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Fargo.

On average, the best time to visit North Dakota, the United States of America is in May, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Fargo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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