Fayetteville in September
Great time to visit
September marks the return of perfect weather and big crowds. Football season and the famous motorcycle rally make this an expensive but exciting time to visit.
Weather
September brings blessed relief as temperatures drop back to comfortable levels and humidity decreases noticeably. You'll catch about 7 rainy days, often as welcome afternoon showers. This is when locals emerge from their air-conditioned hiding spots.
29°C high16°C low rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$135/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Bikes, Blues & BBQ motorcycle rally
- •University of Arkansas football season starts
- •Fall festivals begin
September Tips
- •Book early for Bikes, Blues & BBQ weekend - hotels fill up statewide
- •Football Saturdays transform the city - plan accordingly
- •Pack layers since morning lows can be surprisingly cool
All Months
April through June gives you perfect weather and blooming dogwoods throughout the Ozarks. September and October bring fall colors and football season—book hotels early because Razorback fans pack the town. Summer gets hot and humid, but that's when the Buffalo National River runs clearest for floating. Winter can be unpredictable. You might get 70-degree days perfect for hiking, or ice storms that shut everything down. Spring break in March brings crowds but also the best wildflower displays at nearby state parks.
Fayetteville Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
9/10
Luxury
4/10
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