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Savannah in September

Peak hurricane season. Cooler late month and good deals.

TradeoffsHot, highs near 86F (30C)

Savannah Forsyth Park, United States — SavannahPhoto: Ben Loomis, CC BY 2.0

The straight answer

September is a month of real tradeoffs in Savannah. Peak hurricane season. Cooler late month and good deals.

Weather: Hot, highs near 86F (30C)
Crowds: 2 of 5
Prices: 2 of 5

What September is like in Savannah

September is peak hurricane season, and the month starts hot, with highs near 86F (30C). It cools off late in the month, crowds are light and deals are good. A named storm can close Tybee Island or disrupt plans, so flexible bookings matter.

It suits budget travelers who can adapt on short notice. The last week or two are the most pleasant. Families and first-time visitors should wait for October, when the weather is comfortable and the events calendar is full. Buy travel insurance if you book a trip this month.

Make the most of September

What is especially good about Savannah this month.

Late-month cooling

The heat usually starts to ease in late September, making walks through the squares easier.

Good deals

Hotel rates stay low before the busy fall season.

Quiet Bonaventure Cemetery

Morning visits to the moss-draped cemetery are peaceful with few visitors around.

What to pack for September

Light clothes
A compact umbrella
Insect repellent
A power bank in case of storm outages

Our timing tip

Plan for the last week of September and keep every booking refundable.

Book Savannah for September.

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Things to do in Savannah

Full guide

The squares and Forsyth Park

Walk the historic district early in the morning. Chippewa, Monterey, and Lafayette squares are standouts.

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Bonaventure Cemetery

Moss-draped Victorian cemetery on a river bluff. Go in the morning light and respect posted hours.

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Fort Pulaski National Monument

A massive brick fort near Tybee, with trails and ranger programs. Easy half day.

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Tybee Island

Beach town with a historic lighthouse. Summer weekends are busy; weekdays are easier.

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Wormsloe State Historic Site

Famous oak-lined avenue and colonial ruins. The live oak drive is best in morning light.

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Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

Birthplace of the founder of the Girl Scouts. Tours fill with troops in spring.

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Beat the crowds

Avoid St. Patrick's week unless you are coming for it. The weeks around it offer the same blooms with far fewer people.
Stay in the Victorian District or near Forsyth Park rather than River Street for quieter nights.
Take the walking tours and cemetery visits early, and save the afternoons for museums in summer.
Weekday trips in spring and fall are much calmer than weekends.

Know before you go

Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. Storms can close Tybee Island and prompt evacuations.
Sand gnats (no-see-ums) are worst in spring and summer near marshes. Bring repellent.
Historic houses and museums keep limited hours on holidays; check before planning around one.