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Lake Placid in September

One of the best months — score 87 of 100

Typical September days in Lake Placid reach about 66°F with nights near 45°F; rain is frequent — about 12 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Lake Placid in September

• A warm jacket for evenings and early starts.
• Layers — afternoons run about 21° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 12 days in a typical September.

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September vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Lake Placid

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.