Tulsa in September
Great time to visit
September's the light at summer's end - still warm but increasingly pleasant, with fall festivals starting up. Much better than the summer months that came before.
Weather
September starts hot but begins that beautiful slide toward fall - by month's end, you'll catch hints of crisp mornings. The oppressive humidity starts backing down, and afternoon storms return with more regularity. Still hot, but hope's on the horizon.
30°C high18°C low7 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$105/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Tulsa State Fair begins
- •Fall festival season starts
- •OU/OSU football season brings energy
September Tips
- •Early September still requires heat strategy, but late month opens up
- •State Fair's worth the crowds - classic Oklahoma experience
- •Perfect time for evening walks along the Arkansas River
All Months
Skip summer unless you enjoy feeling like you're inside a hair dryer. July and August regularly hit 100°F with crushing humidity. Spring and fall offer perfect weather — think 70s during the day, 50s at night. October brings the best weather of the year, plus fall colors along the river. March through May works great too, though spring storms can roll through. Winter stays mild compared to northern cities, but ice storms occasionally shut everything down for a day or two. The Mayfest arts festival in May draws huge crowds, so book ahead. November through February sees the fewest tourists and lowest hotel rates.
Tulsa Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
5/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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