The month in detail
What to expect in September
Autumn in Bath is often underrated: 18°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
September ranks 4 out of 12 months in Bath. Compared to August: −2°C daytime, −1.0h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Daylight
12.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 24
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Bath is July (7.6/10), 0.4 pt higher than September.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · United Kingdom
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyPound Sterling (£)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 20°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 7°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 36%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Bath ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
United KingdomTemperate climate with a 7.6 → 1.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
51.38°N · 2.36°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bath?
June is the best month with 19.0°C highs, 11.0°C lows, 7.0h of sunshine and 30.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Bath get in June?
Bath averages 7.0 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Bath?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Bath in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 11.0°C, while afternoon highs average 19.0°C.
Is Bath good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bath scores 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.1/10.
When should you avoid Bath?
January is the most difficult month to visit Bath, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Bath in September?
The average UV index reaches 2 in September in Bath (low), with about 12.4h of daylight. No protection needed.