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September · 15 top picks

Where to go in September

September is a transition month. Northern summer is winding down and the Mediterranean still holds its warmth, while the southern hemisphere starts to wake up. Europe dominates this month's best list: Gibraltar hits 24.7°C with just 5.2 rain days, Portugal stays warm with a sea temperature of 17.1°C, and Bulgaria combines a 25.6°C high with 24.8°C sea water. Madagascar leads overall with 23.4°C and only 1.2 rain days, and Turkey and Armenia offer dry heat near 25-28°C. Conditions get tougher in the far north: Svalbard sits at 3.3°C with 11.4 rain days, and Greenland and the Faroe Islands bring cold, wet, windy weather. Thailand's southwest monsoon keeps rain days near 25, and Brazil can hit a sweltering 35.2°C in parts.

Top picks

Best places to go in September

Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.

  1. Madagascar 23°C

    1.Madagascar

    9.8/10

    Africa

    Top score of 9.8, with just 1.2 rain days and 11.4 hours of sun, the driest, sunniest combination of the year.

    High / low
    23°C / 9°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    11.4 hrs
    Madagascar guide →
  2. Turkey 26°C

    2.Turkey

    9.5/10

    Asia

    Top score of 9.5, with warm highs of 26°C, low rain at just 2.3 days and 11.4 hours of sun.

    High / low
    26°C / 12°C
    Rain days
    2
    Sun daily
    11.4 hrs
    Turkey guide →
  3. Gibraltar 25°C

    3.Gibraltar

    9.0/10

    Europe

    Highs around 25°C, rain on about 5 days.

    High / low
    25°C / 19°C
    Rain days
    5
    Sun daily
    10.9 hrs
    Gibraltar guide →
  4. Bulgaria 26°C

    4.Bulgaria

    8.9/10

    Europe

    Top score of 8.9, warm sea at 24.8°C, highs of 25.6°C and only 5.7 rain days.

    High / low
    26°C / 16°C
    Rain days
    6
    Sun daily
    10.8 hrs
    Bulgaria guide →
  5. Portugal 24°C

    5.Portugal

    8.9/10

    Europe

    Score of 8.9, highs of 23.5°C, sea still warm at 17.1°C and rain picking up slightly to 5.5 days.

    High / low
    24°C / 16°C
    Rain days
    6
    Sun daily
    10.8 hrs
    Portugal guide →
  6. Angola 27°C

    6.Angola

    8.5/10

    Africa

    Highs around 27°C, rain on about 1 days, sea 24°C.

    High / low
    27°C / 21°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    9.9 hrs
    Angola guide →
  7. Cape Verde 27°C

    7.Cape Verde

    8.5/10

    Africa

    Highs around 27°C, rain on about 5 days.

    High / low
    27°C / 26°C
    Rain days
    5
    Sun daily
    10.4 hrs
    Cape Verde guide →
  8. Armenia 28°C

    8.Armenia

    8.4/10

    Asia

    Top score of 8.4, with warm 28°C days, cool 16°C nights, only 2.7 rain days and 11.6 hours of sun.

    High / low
    28°C / 16°C
    Rain days
    3
    Sun daily
    11.6 hrs
    Armenia guide →
  9. Canada 22°C

    9.Canada

    8.1/10

    Americas

    Top score of 8.1, with mild highs of 22°C and fewer rain days (9.3) than summer months.

    High / low
    22°C / 13°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    9.5 hrs
    Canada guide →
  10. Peru 19°C

    10.Peru

    8.1/10

    Americas

    Highs around 19°C, rain on about 0 days, sea 18°C.

    High / low
    19°C / 14°C
    Rain days
    0
    Sun daily
    10.7 hrs
    Peru guide →
  11. Bermuda 27°C

    11.Bermuda

    8.0/10

    Americas

    Highs around 27°C, rain on about 16 days, sea 28°C.

    High / low
    27°C / 26°C
    Rain days
    16
    Sun daily
    10.5 hrs
    Bermuda guide →
  12. Mongolia 16°C

    12.Mongolia

    8.0/10

    Asia

    Score 8, with highs cooling to 16.2°C and rain dropping back to 8.3 days.

    High / low
    16°C / 4°C
    Rain days
    8
    Sun daily
    9.8 hrs
    Mongolia guide →
  13. Tonga 24°C

    13.Tonga

    8.0/10

    Oceania

    Score of 8, rain drops to 80mm, sunshine rises to 9.9 hours a day.

    High / low
    24°C / 23°C
    Rain days
    10
    Sun daily
    9.9 hrs
    Tonga guide →
  14. Australia 21°C

    14.Australia

    7.8/10

    Oceania

    Score of 7.8, highs of 20.5°C, only 8 rain days and 49mm rain, plus 10.4 sun hours.

    High / low
    21°C / 11°C
    Rain days
    8
    Sun daily
    10.4 hrs
    Australia guide →
  15. Fiji 29°C

    15.Fiji

    7.8/10

    Oceania

    Score 7.8, sun hours peak at 10.9, rain stays low at 8.5 days with 57mm.

    High / low
    29°C / 21°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    10.9 hrs
    Fiji guide →

September

Warm & sunny

Highs of 24 °C or more and few rainy days.

September

Beach weather

Coast with the sea at 22 °C or warmer.

September

Short-haul from Europe

Within about 3,500 km of central Europe.

Honest advice

Toughest weather in September

Places where the weather is usually at its worst this month.

Side by side

September weather comparison: top 10 destinations

Average weather of each destination's main city this month, and our month score out of 10.

September weather for the top 10 destinations
Destination Avg high Avg low Rainfall Sun hrs/day Sea temp September score
Madagascar 23°C 9°C 11 mm 11.4 hrs – 9.8
Turkey 26°C 12°C 13 mm 11.4 hrs – 9.5
Gibraltar 25°C 19°C 24 mm 10.9 hrs Inland 9.0
Bulgaria 26°C 16°C 37 mm 10.8 hrs 25°C 8.9
Portugal 24°C 16°C 68 mm 10.8 hrs 17°C 8.9
Angola 27°C 21°C 5 mm 9.9 hrs 24°C 8.5
Cape Verde 27°C 26°C 36 mm 10.4 hrs – 8.5
Armenia 28°C 16°C 14 mm 11.6 hrs Inland 8.4
Canada 22°C 13°C 76 mm 9.5 hrs – 8.1
Peru 19°C 14°C 2 mm 10.7 hrs 18°C 8.1

FAQ

Travelling in September

Where is warm in September?

Cape Verde is the warmest top pick, with highs of 27.2°C and just 4.6 rain days. Armenia runs hot too, at 28.3°C, while Angola offers 26.8°C with almost no rain, only 1.1 days on average.

Is Madagascar good in September?

Yes, Madagascar scores 9.8, the highest in this data. Highs reach 23.4°C and rain is rare, averaging just 1.2 days for the month, which makes it a reliable dry-season choice.

Where is the weather toughest in September?

Thailand sees the heaviest rain, with 24.9 rain days and highs of 32°C. The Faroe Islands and Greenland turn cold and wet, with highs of 11.5°C and 6.9°C and rain on 19 and 12 days. Svalbard drops to 3.3°C with 11.4 rain days.

Is Portugal good for a beach trip in September?

Yes, Portugal works well for beaches this month. Highs sit at 23.5°C and sea temperature is 17.1°C, with only 5.5 rain days, so it is drier than many European alternatives like Croatia, which gets 9.8 rain days.

Where has the warmest sea in September?

Bulgaria has the warmest sea among listed spots, at 24.8°C, followed by Angola at 23.9°C. Both also combine warm air temperatures, 25.6°C and 26.8°C, with low to moderate rain, making them solid late-summer swimming options.