Where to go on holiday in September

The best places to go in September, ranked from twenty years of historical climate data. Pick by what matters to you — warm sun, sightseeing, or a relaxing break — then open the live tool to fine-tune.

Top all-round picks

  1. Mallorca (Spain) — 23.3°C, 10.4h sun/day, 2.1 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  2. Crete (Greece) — 22°C, 11.7h sun/day, 1.4 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  3. Algarve (Portugal) — 22.4°C, 11.1h sun/day, 0.7 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  4. Tenerife (Spain) — 23.3°C, 11.3h sun/day, 0.3 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  5. Costa Brava (Spain) — 21.8°C, 10.2h sun/day, 2.2 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  6. Antalya (Turkey) — 26.5°C, 11.7h sun/day, 0.3 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  7. Dubrovnik (Croatia) — 21.8°C, 10.6h sun/day, 1.8 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  8. Cape Verde (Cape Verde) — 26.8°C, 10.4h sun/day, 1.3 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  9. Marrakech (Morocco) — 25.6°C, 10.5h sun/day, 0.2 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  10. Sicily (Italy) — 21.1°C, 11.1h sun/day, 1.7 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.

Best for beach & sun

  1. Crete (Greece) — 22°C, 11.7h sun/day, 1.4 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  2. Algarve (Portugal) — 22.4°C, 11.1h sun/day, 0.7 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  3. Tenerife (Spain) — 23.3°C, 11.3h sun/day, 0.3 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  4. Antalya (Turkey) — 26.5°C, 11.7h sun/day, 0.3 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  5. Marrakech (Morocco) — 25.6°C, 10.5h sun/day, 0.2 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  6. Curaçao (Curaçao) — 29.4°C, 11.1h sun/day, 1.9 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  7. Sardinia (Italy) — 22.8°C, 11h sun/day, 1.2 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  8. Côte d'Azur (France) — 21.9°C, 10.8h sun/day, 1.1 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  9. Mallorca (Spain) — 23.3°C, 10.4h sun/day, 2.1 rainy days/week. Score: 99/100.
  10. Dubrovnik (Croatia) — 21.8°C, 10.6h sun/day, 1.8 rainy days/week. Score: 99/100.

Best city & sightseeing weather

  1. Crete (Greece) — 22°C, 11.7h sun/day, 1.4 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  2. Algarve (Portugal) — 22.4°C, 11.1h sun/day, 0.7 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  3. Tenerife (Spain) — 23.3°C, 11.3h sun/day, 0.3 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  4. Dubrovnik (Croatia) — 21.8°C, 10.6h sun/day, 1.8 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  5. Marrakech (Morocco) — 25.6°C, 10.5h sun/day, 0.2 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  6. Sicily (Italy) — 21.1°C, 11.1h sun/day, 1.7 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  7. Sardinia (Italy) — 22.8°C, 11h sun/day, 1.2 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  8. Côte d'Azur (France) — 21.9°C, 10.8h sun/day, 1.1 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  9. Gran Canaria (Spain) — 21.5°C, 11.3h sun/day, 0.7 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
  10. Mallorca (Spain) — 23.3°C, 10.4h sun/day, 2.1 rainy days/week. Score: 99/100.

Frequently asked questions

Where is it warmest in September?

In September the warmest, sunniest spots we track are Mallorca (23.3°C, 10.4h sun/day); Crete (22°C, 11.7h sun/day); Algarve (22.4°C, 11.1h sun/day).

Where can you go in September without the crowds?

September is a strong shoulder-season month for several Mediterranean and Atlantic-island destinations. See the all-round ranking, scored from twenty years of climate data.

Is September good for sightseeing?

Our sightseeing band ranks destinations by mild temperatures and low rainfall in September, so you can pick a trip with comfortable walking weather.