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Bath in September: go or not?

Mixed period. Bath in September: 4.5/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 51.38°N · 2.36°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Bath · September
4.5
11–18°
Temperature
42%
Rain
5h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Moderate rain☔ Indoor sights
Photo : Tom Rickhuss via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in September

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Bath. Temperatures drop (18.0°F) and rain returns (42.0% of days). Expect rain on 42.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

September ranks 4 out of 12 months in Bath. Compared to August: −4°F 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 (7.5/10), 3.0 pts higher than September.

See July →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Bath, spa town in Somerset England : 95,000 inhabitants 125 miles west of London. UNESCO twice (1987 Roman and Georgian city, 2021 "Great Spa Towns of Europe").

Read Gilles' full review →

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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 · 68°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 45°F
🌧️Rainiest month March · 47%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
Indoor sights Year-round
🚇Public transportGood
Location

Where is Bath ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
United Kingdom
Temperate climate with a 7.5 → 0.8 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 66°F highs, 52°F lows, 7.0h of sunshine and 40.0% 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 7.0/10.
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 52°F, while afternoon highs average 66°F.
Is Bath good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bath scores 0.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.0/10.
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.