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Salt Lake City in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Salt Lake City in September and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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September

Weather in Salt Lake City in September 2025

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Weather for Salt Lake City in September is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +79°F during the day, and approximately 13 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 9 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in September around 42 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
42 mm
Total precipitation
50%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salt Lake City has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Salt Lake City in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salt Lake City for September based on the historical data.
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Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +82°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +41°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +93°F to +79°F.

Is Salt Lake City warm or cold in September?

Salt Lake City is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +90°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +54°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Salt Lake City:

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Climate in Salt Lake City in September

Salt Lake City weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+90°F+79°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+45°F+32°F+12°F
Max. temperature
+102°F+102°F+88°F
Rainfall
20 mm42 mm55 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
43%50%60%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
111310
Cloudy days
9710
Rainy days
1099
Snowy days
001

September weather is still as good as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +90°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 20 mm to 42 mm. Humidity rises from 43% to 50%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 11 to 13.

October brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Salt Lake City in September based on historical data.
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Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Salt Lake City is gradually decreasing during September, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Salt Lake City based on historical data.
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Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 74 mm, with a 33% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Salt Lake City wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Salt Lake City?

This is the weather in Salt Lake City in September 2023:
1 September
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+94°F
2 September
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+85°F
3 September
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+86°F
4 September
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+86°F
5 September
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+81°F
6 September
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+85°F
7 September
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+87°F
8 September
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+90°F
9 September
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+89°F
10 September
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+85°F
11 September
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+87°F
12 September
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+84°F
13 September
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+82°F
14 September
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+80°F
15 September
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+81°F
16 September
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+84°F
17 September
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+87°F
18 September
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+85°F
19 September
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+83°F
20 September
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+83°F
21 September
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+82°F
22 September
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+60°F
23 September
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+71°F
24 September
☀️
+80°F
25 September
☀️
+84°F
26 September
☀️
+85°F
27 September
☀️
+86°F
28 September
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+79°F
29 September
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+82°F
30 September
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+79°F
In September 2023 Salt Lake City had 20 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 51%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Salt Lake City climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Salt Lake City in September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+57°F) and the highest in 2021 (+67°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 265 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 885 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salt Lake City in September:

Is September a good time to visit Salt Lake City?

September is a really good time to go to Salt Lake City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Salt Lake City.

Can you sunbathe in Salt Lake City in September?

September is warm in Salt Lake City. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Salt Lake City rainy in September?

Salt Lake City is usually dry in September. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Salt Lake City in September?

The amount of sunny days in Salt Lake City during September varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

How much does it cost to fly to Salt Lake City in September?

The normal prices to fly to Salt Lake City is $195 - $195. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.

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Monthly weather in Salt Lake City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salt Lake City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.