Where to go in September

September is a sweet spot for many destinations: still warm around the Mediterranean, calmer after the summer holidays, and spring starts in the southern hemisphere.

Places are ranked by their typical weather in September (comfortable daily highs and little rain) and by traveler ratings. Public holidays are listed with each place, as museums, shops and offices may be closed and popular places can be busy on them. Climate data from Meteostat.

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219 places have good weather in September, showing the top 24.

I, Luca Galuzzi, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Grand Canyon

4.92

National Park Natural WonderGeologicalCultural Heritage

Vast natural canyon carved by the Colorado River.

24 °C6 mm Best: Apr–Oct

Pedro Szekely at https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosz/, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Machu Picchu

4.88

Ancient Ruins HistoricalUNESCO HeritageMountainArchaeological Site

Ancient Incan city perched high in the Andes Mountains, known for its well-preserved ruins and breathtaking views.

22 °C3 mm Best: Apr–Nov

Diego Delso , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands

4.8

Island Natural WonderUNESCO HeritageWildlife

Volcanic archipelago with unique endemic species, pivotal to Darwin’s theory of evolution.

26 °C0 mm Best: May–Jan

Of the individual pictures, Gryffindor , of the panorama, Roland Geider (Ogre ), CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Vienna

4.69

City HistoricalUNESCO HeritageCityCultureMusic

Imperial capital with grand palaces, classical music heritage, coffeehouses, and art museums.

22 °C30 mm Best: Apr–Sep

“Jon Zander(digon3 )”, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Bryce Canyon

4.65

Natural Wonder GeologicalWildlifeScenic ViewsAstronomy

Natural amphitheater with colorful rock hoodoos, offering stunning views and celestial observations.

24 °C14 mm Best: May–Oct

Mateus S. Figueiredo , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Banff National Park

Banff National Park

4.71

National Park NatureUNESCO HeritageNatural Wonder

Rocky Mountain park with glacial lakes and wildlife.

20 °C6 mm Best: Jul–Sep

Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr ), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cappadocia

4.63

Natural Wonder UNESCO HeritageGeological MarvelHistorical

Region with unique rock formations and underground cities.

25 °C27 mm Best: May–Jun, Aug–Oct

Laika ac from UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Potala Palace

4.61

Landmark BuddhistUNESCO HeritageHistoricalCultural

Former residence of the Dalai Lama in Lhasa, an architectural icon and UNESCO World Heritage Site embodying Tibetan culture.

22 °C27 mm Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Taxiarchos228, FAL, via Wikimedia Commons

Santorini

4.58

Island VolcanicScenic ViewsCultural Heritage

Volcanic island with white-washed buildings and stunning sunsets.

27 °C2 mm Best: Apr–Jan

Thomas Schoch , CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Arches National Park

Arches National Park

4.67

National Park Natural WonderGeologicalUS Park

Desert park with natural stone arches, showcasing geological wonders and a rich tapestry of natural artistry.

28 °C3 mm Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct

Alcázar of Segovia, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Alcázar of Segovia

Alcázar of Segovia

4.57

Castle HistoricalMuseumWorld Heritage Site

Fairytale castle that inspired Disney, steeped in royal history and architectural beauty.

25 °C3 mm Best: May–Jul, Sep–Oct

Huebi , CC BY 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons

Monument Valley

Monument Valley

4.56

Natural Wonder Navajo NationCultural HeritageScenic Views

Iconic southwestern desert landscape with rich Navajo heritage and cinematic vistas.

26 °C18 mm Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas

Sintra

4.73

Landmark UNESCO HeritageHistoryGardensRomantic

Town with romantic palaces and elaborate gardens.

24 °C33 mm Best: May–Oct

Matthiasmullie , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Table Mountain

4.55

Natural Wonder BiodiversityNatural WonderLandmark

Flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town, known for its stunning views and rich biodiversity.

21 °C9 mm Best: Sep–May

Romain Delanoë , CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Delos

4.54

Island HistoricalAncient RuinsUNESCO HeritageArchaeological Site

Sacred island with extensive ruins, revered as Apollo's birthplace and a significant historical site.

25 °C5 mm Best: May–Sep, Nov

Uploaded by Meckimac , CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon

4.53

Natural Wonder LandschaftPhotographyNavajo Nation

Stunning slot canyon with light beams and red rocks.

28 °C10 mm Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct

Cindy Heppelmann & Hp.Baumeler , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Namib Desert

4.53

Natural Wonder DesertLandscapeAncient

Ancient desert with towering orange dunes, rich in history and unique natural wonders.

22 °C0 mm Best: All year

Harvey Barrison from Massapequa, NY, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

4.79

National Park WildlifeNational ParkUNESCO Heritage

Vast savanna known for annual wildlife migrations.

28 °C0 mm Best: Feb, Apr–Nov

Vyacheslav Argenberg , CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Geghard Monastery

Geghard Monastery

4.5

Landmark HistoricalUNESCO HeritageMonastery

Monastery partially carved into cliff, deeply steeped in historical and spiritual significance.

28 °C10 mm Best: Jun, Sep–Oct

Dave Proffer , CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Mount Athos

4.5

Landmark ReligiousUNESCO HeritageMonastic

Orthodox spiritual haven with historical monasteries, unique traditions, and rich religious heritage.

27 °C7 mm Best: May–Jun, Aug–Sep, Nov

acediscovery, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Matera

4.46

City HistoricalUNESCO HeritageCity

Ancient cave dwelling city with stone churches

27 °C7 mm Best: Apr–Jun, Aug–Sep

Jantjeerkamp at Dutch Wikipedia , CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

4.7

Natural Wonder WildlifeUNESCO HeritageNatural Wonder

Natural amphitheater with abundant African wildlife

28 °C0 mm Best: Feb, Apr–Nov

Wilfredo Rafael Rodriguez Hernandez, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Rio de Janeiro

4.41

City CulturalUNESCO HeritageNature

City with iconic statue Christ the Redeemer, diverse culture, and famous beaches.

26 °C23 mm Best: Apr–Oct

Chris Mitchell , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Carcassonne

4.4

City HistoricalUNESCO HeritageCity

Complete medieval fortified city.

24 °C7 mm Best: Apr, Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct

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