Sun, sea & sand

Hyannis, Cape Cod weather in September

Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

40

Holiday weather in September

Fair

Best time to visit: July – August

What is the weather like in Hyannis, Cape Cod in September?

In September, Hyannis, Cape Cod is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Hyannis, Cape Cod.

September compared

How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.

AugustAugSeptemberSepOctoberOct
Score664020
Day23°20°16°
Night20°17°12°
Sea21°19°15°
Sun8 h6 h5 h
Rain days999

More details for September

Daylight
12 h 33 min06:20 – 18:53
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
53 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC−4America/New_York

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %20 %
  • Seaweight 25 %33 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %68 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in September

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Hyannis, Cape Cod in September: quick answers

Is Hyannis, Cape Cod hot in September?

No. In September, Hyannis, Cape Cod is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 17 °C.

Can you swim in Hyannis, Cape Cod in September?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in September the sea averages just 19.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible in August.

Does it rain much in Hyannis, Cape Cod in September?

Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 94 mm.

Hyannis, Cape Cod month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences