Month guide · San Miguel de Allende · Mexico
San Miguel de Allende in September
What September is really like in San Miguel de Allende: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Showery but festive: Independence celebrations and the town's patron saint fiesta fill the centre.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 7th-warmest month in San Miguel de Allende: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with August (27°C (81°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:30
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:46
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
Rainy season (June–September). Mild days with afternoon storms and green countryside, plus the Locos parade, music festivals and September's fiestas.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Independence celebrations (15–16 September)
- Alborada and Fiestas de San Miguel Arcángel — fireworks and processions (around the last weekend of September)
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.
Market · Centro
Mercado de Artesanías
Buy punched-tin mirrors and lanterns here, which are a local craft, and compare a few stalls before choosing.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
Historic site · San Antonio
Instituto Allende
An 18th-century estate of the Counts of La Canal became an art school in the mid-20th century and drew artists and students from abroad, helping shape the town's international character.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- History
- Free
- Architecture
Park · Guadiana
Parque Juárez
Combine it with El Chorro and the lavaderos just above the park for a gentle loop from the Jardín.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Free
- Nature
Historic site · Guadiana
El Chorro and the lavaderos
The spring where the town was founded in the 16th century still feeds a row of stone public washbasins (lavaderos), where some residents wash clothes by hand.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 13°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
San Miguel de Allende in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
It is a shoulder-season month. Showery but festive: Independence celebrations and the town's patron saint fiesta fill the centre.
+How warm is San Miguel de Allende in September?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Miguel de Allende in September?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.