Where should I travel in September?
September is late summer in the Mediterranean: the sea is warm after the summer, and most families with children have gone home.
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5 ideas for travelling in September
01Photo: Thomas Berwing · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Rhodes, Greece
Warm sea and summery weather, but calmer than in July. The medieval old town is easier to explore.
02Photo: MPhernambucq · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Puglia, Italy
White towns, olive groves and beaches as the summer heat eases. Great for food and road trips.
03Photo: mat's eye · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons The Douro Valley, Portugal
The grape harvest usually takes place in September and early October. Terraced vineyards and port wine by the river.
04Photo: Heribert Pohl · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Munich, Germany
Oktoberfest begins in the second half of September. A short trip from Denmark – but hotels get expensive, so book early.
05Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Montenegro
The Bay of Kotor, mountains and beaches close together. Quieter than summer and still warm enough to swim.
Where is it warm in September?
In September the Mediterranean is still warm and the sea is at its warmest after the summer – for example on Rhodes, in Puglia and in Montenegro. The Douro Valley is mild, while Munich's weather can vary.
28 of the 28 destinations typically reach at least 25 degrees by day in September.
- 30°+
- 25–29°
- 20–24°
- Below 20°
| Destination | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | 39° | 28° | 34° |
| Muscat · Oman | 36° | 28° | 31° |
| Hurghada · Egypt | 34° | 27° | 28° |
| Antalya · Turkey | 33° | 21° | 29° |
| Cyprus · Mediterranean | 31° | 22° | 28° |
| Cancún · Mexico | 31° | 25° | 30° |
| Rhodes · Greece | 30° | 24° | 27° |
| Sal · Cape Verde | 30° | 25° | 28° |
| Punta Cana · Dominican Republic | 30° | 26° | 30° |
| Miami · Florida, USA | 30° | 25° | 31° |
| The Gambia · West Africa | 29° | 25° | 30° |
| Phuket · Thailand | 29° | 24° | 30° |
| Gran Canaria · Canary Islands, Spain | 28° | 22° | 24° |
| Lanzarote · Canary Islands, Spain | 28° | 21° | 23° |
| Mallorca · Spain | 28° | 20° | 26° |
Holidays in September: good to know
Many Mediterranean places move into low season during the autumn. September is often a good balance between weather and price.
These ideas are general seasonal tips. Weather, opening times and prices vary from year to year, so check before you book.
Find your own match in September
We've already picked September. Wayoop asks about your budget, travel time and wishes and finds up to three destinations that suit you.