Things to Do in Kingston in September
September weather, activities, events & insider tips
September Weather in Kingston
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
Is September Right for You?
Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking
- + After Labor Day, hotel rates tumble 25-40% while the river keeps its summer heat, 75°F (24°C) in the harbor, 71°F (22°C) at Kingston Point Beach
- + Mid-September means the Hudson Valley Cider Festival at Rough Draft Bar & Books, where local orchards pour small-batch ciders you won't find on store shelves
- + Morning fog burns off by 9 AM, leaving mirror-flat water good for kayaking past the Rondout Lighthouse before the afternoon breeze arrives
- + Farmers' markets brim with late-season tomatoes and early pumpkins, Wall Street's Saturday market runs 9 AM-2 PM and has operated since 1954
- − After Labor Day, Kingston's Uptown galleries shutter on Mondays and Tuesday-Thursday hours shrink to 11 AM-5 PM
- − September humidity hangs heavier than the latitude suggests, 70% feels like a damp towel wrapped around you at 3 PM
- − When rain comes, it comes fast. Sudden cloudbursts can drench you in minutes along the waterfront
Best Activities in September
Top things to do during your visit
September's glass-smooth mornings make the 2-hour cruise to the Rondout Lighthouse ideal before autumn winds arrive. At 8 AM, the river mirrors bluestone warehouses well, and you'll probably have the upper deck to yourself until weekend crowds board
The 1658 stone houses shift character in September light, golden afternoon sun strikes Dutch facades at a lower angle, good for photography. By 4 PM, temperature drops to a comfortable 72°F (22°C), making the 1-mile loop around the Senate House pleasant
September water keeps summer warmth while recreational boat traffic vanishes after Labor Day. Paddling north from Kingston Point Beach delivers 3 miles of quiet shoreline before reaching Esopus Island's heron rookery
Country roads east of Kingston wind through apple orchards heavy with September fruit. The 15-mile loop to Red Hook includes required stops at Montgomery Place Orchards where you can load panniers with Honeycrisps picked that morning
September Events & Festivals
What's happening during your visit
This three-day art-and-music festival turns Kingston's storefronts into galleries and stages. Artists paint murals live on walls while bands perform in laundromats and parking lots, the sort of event where you might trade a dentist-turned-drummer for a teeth cleaning
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Essential Tips
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