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Weather · September

Princeton weather in September

Average highs of 77°F, lows of 58°F and 4.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

September is Princeton’s 4th warmest month, with average highs of 77°F and lows of 58°F. That is 7° cooler than August, and 14° above the yearly average high.

Average high
77°F
Average low
58°F
Precipitation
4.0 in
Wet days
9
Sunrise · sunset
6:39 AM · 7:09 PM

September across the year

  1. 40°24°Jan
  2. 43°26°Feb
  3. 51°33°Mar
  4. 63°42°Apr
  5. 72°52°May
  6. 81°61°Jun
  7. 86°67°Jul
  8. 84°65°Aug
  9. 77°58°Sep
  10. 66°46°Oct
  11. 55°36°Nov
  12. 44°29°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in September

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 9 days this month.

September is good for

What’s on in Princeton in September

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Around Princeton

View north down the Millstone River from the New Jersey State Route 27 bridge on the border of Princeton, Mercer County and
2023-10-01 16 04 26 View north down the Millstone River from the New Jersey State Route 27 bridge on the border of Princeton, Mercer County and Franklin Township, Somerset County in New JerseyFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Colonel John Haslet memorial, Princeton, NJ, Dec. 2024
Colonel John Haslet memorial, Princeton, NJ, Dec. 2024Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact m · CC BY-SA 4.0
Princeton Battle Field
Princeton Battle Field 01Christopher Muflam · CC BY-SA 4.0

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September compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
August84°F65°F4.2 in
September77°F58°F4.0 in
October66°F46°F3.8 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Princeton in September?

Average highs are 77°F and average lows 58°F, for a daily mean of 67°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Princeton in September?

September averages 4.0 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Princeton in September?

Around mid-September the sun rises about 6:39 AM and sets about 7:09 PM, for roughly 12.5 hours of daylight.

Is September a good time to visit Princeton?

Yes. September is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Trenton Mercer Co Ap station (9.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for September 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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