Lake Mead National Recreation Area in September
In September, Lake Mead National Recreation Area averages a high of 97°F and a low of 72°F, with 0.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 513,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 12 hours 22 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 97° / 72°F
- Precipitation
- 0.1in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 12h 22m
- Visitors
- 513,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: January (busy), February (busy) and December (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Echo Bay, NV, 5.1 miles from the park's center, 1,250 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in September
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | 91° / 61° | Very busy | Very hot |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 76° / 44° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 70° / 42° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Death Valley National Park | 108° / 79° | Moderate | Very hot |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 97° / 69° | Moderate | Very hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Lake Mead National Recreation Area on nps.gov
All twelve months at Lake Mead National Recreation Area · National parks to visit in September