Spokane in September
Great time to visit
September delivers Spokane's second-best weather window with fewer crowds than summer. Perfect for outdoor activities and fall scenery.
Weather
September brings perfect autumn weather with warm days and crisp nights. Rain returns occasionally, usually as gentle showers. Clear, sunny days showcase fall colors starting to appear.
22°C high8°C low5 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$120/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Harvest festivals
- •Oktoberfest celebrations
- •Fall wine events
September Tips
- •Pack layers for temperature swings between day and night
- •This is peak foliage season in nearby mountains
- •Restaurant reservation waits shorten as tourist crowds thin
All Months
May through September gives you Spokane at its best. Summers are dry and warm (80s), perfect for hiking and river activities. But here's what locals know – September might be the sweet spot. Crowds thin out, temperatures stay comfortable, and fall colors pop around the lakes.
July and August bring the most reliable weather but also the highest hotel rates and biggest crowds at popular trails. Book accommodations early if you're visiting during Hoopfest (late June) – it's one of the world's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournaments and the city goes basketball crazy.
Spring (May-early June) offers decent weather and lower prices, but some higher elevation trails stay snowy into June. Check conditions before planning day trips to Mount Spokane or the Selkirk Mountains.
Winter transforms Spokane into a different city entirely. Mount Spokane Ski Area opens December through March, and the Christmas lights at Riverfront Park draw visitors from across the region. Hotels drop to their lowest rates, but you'll trade outdoor activities for indoor attractions.
Spokane Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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