The month in detail
What to expect in September
Autumn in Cape Cod is often underrated: 22°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
September ranks 4 out of 12 months in Cape Cod. Compared to August: −3°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days, −1.3h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
15°
Sea
22°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Cape Cod is August (8.5/10), 0.6 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 beach holiday.
Country · United States
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 26°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 4°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 30%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Other destinations in September
If September doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Cape Cod ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
United StatesTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.5 → 1.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
41.67°N · 70.22°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cape Cod?
July is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 8.1h of sunshine and 24.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Cape Cod get in July?
Cape Cod averages 8.1 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Cape Cod?
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 Cape Cod in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Cape Cod good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Cape Cod scores 1.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Cape Cod?
January is the most difficult month to visit Cape Cod, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Cape Cod in September?
In September, the sea averages 22°C in Cape Cod: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Cape Cod in September?
The average UV index reaches 5 in September in Cape Cod (moderate), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.