SeasonMapWhitby weather in September
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September in Whitby: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Whitby · #945 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Whitby in September
Other months in Whitby
August is peak season in Whitby and the forum is emphatic: absolutely heaving, especially once the North Yorkshire school holidays start, with parking a nightmare and restaurant tables hard to come by. Most self-catering lets go by the whole week, Friday to Friday or Saturday to Saturday. On weather, the coastal caveat matters — a north-easterly off the sea can drop the temperature by as much as 8°C compared with inland, against an August average of only 18°C here and a sea at 15. One visitor reports 27°C days, so it does happen. The regulars' honest line is that Whitby is lovely and better outside peak season.
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Whitby climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 60°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 72 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Whitby in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyPeak summer on the harbour, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Whitby's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherWhitby's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Whitby in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Peak summer on the harbour
20 Jul – 1 SepSchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyThe car parks are full by ten, the queue at the fish shops runs down Pier Road, and the 199 steps move at the pace of the slowest party on them. Early morning and after six are the town's own hours. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Whitby — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Whitby in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Whitby?
- September in Whitby: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Whitby on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Whitby in September?
- In September, Whitby averages a daily high of 16.8°C and a low of 12.7°C, with about 71.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Whitby in September?
- Whitby has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in September.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — September
Within 300 km: York's York Food and Drink Festival around 15–30 Sep, and Manchester's Manchester Pride around 20 Aug – 1 Sep.