The last week of September is when fall auditions—and honestly, it usually gets the role. Highs drop to the low 70s or even high 60s. Lows? Mid-50s. Hello, hoodie weather.
You’ll start seeing real leaves changing color—though it’s more of a slow burn than an explosion. A hint of yellow here, a flash of orange there. Enough to make you Instagram your morning coffee with a “sweater season” caption.
September 2026: A look back at last month’s weather - do not post me
But—and there’s always a but—the sun still has some bite. UV rays don’t care that it’s September. You can still get a sunburn on a 68-degree day if you’re not careful. Rude.
What to Actually Wear (A Survival Guide)
You need options. Think: a light jacket you can tie around your waist, a cardigan you can toss in a bag, and shoes that work for both rain and sun. Basically, you’re dressing like a chaos goblin, and that’s okay.
Don’t forget a small umbrella. Not the big golf umbrella, but a compact one that lives in your backpack. Because a surprise downpour in September will find you. Trust me.
And for the love of all that is holy, check the forecast every morning. Not once a week. Every. Single. Morning. September is a shapeshifter, and you don’t want to be wearing sandals during a cold snap. You’ve been warned.
