Peak District Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in September.

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Bakewell Castleton Hathersage Tideswell

Considering a trip to the Peak District, the United Kingdom this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Peak District in September

The Peak District, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. September in the Peak District generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Bakewell.

For specific regional insights in the Peak District, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baslow with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Tideswell with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Bakewell as an example - it receives around 140 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the Peak District by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune18°C (64°F) July20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Peak District in September

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

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 the Peak District

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in the Peak District, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Peak District (September)

Precipitation variation in the Peak District (September)

Bakewell

In September Bakewell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
140 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Bakewell →

Castleton

In September Castleton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
140 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Castleton →

Hathersage

In September Hathersage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
140 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Hathersage →

Tideswell

In September Tideswell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
140 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Tideswell →

Baslow

In September Baslow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
140 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Baslow →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Peak District, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Peak District in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bakewell 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Castleton 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Hathersage 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Tideswell 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Baslow 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Eyam 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

The Peak District weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in September?

In September, the Peak District, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Bakewell sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in September?

Average temperatures in the Peak District, the United Kingdom during September range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Bakewell.

Does the Peak District, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in September?

Not particularly. Bakewell averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for the Peak District, the United Kingdom.

Is September a Good Time to Visit the Peak District, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Bakewell, September might be a good time to visit the Peak District, the United Kingdom. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Peak District, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Bakewell. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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