September verdict

Highlands, North Carolina, United States in September

Weather score50Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 153mm, so some wet days are possible.

September weather

Monthly averages

Temp

23°C

Rain

153mm

Sun

6.8h

Weather score

50

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 153mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

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Compare Highlands, North Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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September23°C average high

September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

September153mm average rain

September sits on the drier side of Highlands' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to February, April to July, and September to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

September6.8 hours average sun

September sits close to Highlands' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsApril to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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September50 weather score

September scores above Highlands' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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