Gateway National Recreation Area in September
In September, Gateway National Recreation Area averages a high of 76°F and a low of 61°F, with 3.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 837,000 people visit, the 4th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 12 hours 25 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 76° / 61°F
- Precipitation
- 3.6in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 12h 25m
- Visitors
- 837,000
- Crowds
- Busy
September is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with busy crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at New York Jfk Intl AP, NY, 5.7 miles from the park's center, 11 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in September
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Clinton National Monument | 76° / 62° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Statue of Liberty National Monument | 76° / 62° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Stonewall National Monument | 76° / 62° | Few or no visits | Mild, wet |
| Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area | 74° / 52° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Independence National Historical Park | 80° / 63° | Busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Gateway National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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