Month guide · Orlando · United States
Orlando in September
What September is really like in Orlando: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with storms and the peak of hurricane season, but often the quietest month of the year in the parks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Orlando: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:31
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid and stormy most afternoons, with peak family crowds until Florida schools return in mid-August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
- Halloween Horror Nights at Universal (select nights, usually September to early November)
- EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (usually until November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Theme park · Universal Orlando
Universal Studios Florida
Arrive before opening and head straight to Diagon Alley, where queues build fastest.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
Theme park · Universal Orlando
Universal Islands of Adventure
Islands of Adventure has Hogsmeade and Hogwarts Castle, home to Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, plus roller coasters such as the Jurassic World VelociCoaster and the Incredible Hulk Coaster.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Iconic
Theme park · Universal Orlando
Epic Universe
Go to the land you care about most at opening; queues elsewhere are usually shorter later in the day.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- After dark
Theme park · International Drive
SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando combines marine-animal habitats — penguins, sea lions, dolphins and manatees — with some of Orlando's biggest roller coasters, including the hypercoaster Mako.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 22°C and 14 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Orlando?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–February and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Orlando in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Orlando?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid with storms and the peak of hurricane season, but often the quietest month of the year in the parks.
+How warm is Orlando in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Orlando in September?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.