White Sands National Park weather in September

September in White Sands National Park: hot, dry — a great time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in White Sands National Park · #369 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 76/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

White Sands National Park climate normals — September

Daytime high30°C / 87°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low18°C / 64°F
Feels like (high)29°C / 84°F
Rainfall20 mm / 0.8 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity42%🍃 comfortable
Dew point9°C / 47°F
Sunshine11.2 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)97🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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White Sands National Park in September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit White Sands National Park?
September in White Sands National Park: hot, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for White Sands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
What is the weather like in White Sands National Park in September?
In September, White Sands National Park averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 17.8°C, with about 20.2 mm of rain over roughly 3.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in White Sands National Park in September?
White Sands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 97 in September.

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