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Where to go in September

September is a good month for travel in many parts of the world. In Europe, days are still warm. Spain reaches about 27°C, Montenegro 24°C and France 23°C. Turkey, Armenia and Georgia are warm and fairly dry, and Turkey sees just 2.3 rain days. Madagascar and Chile score highest of all, with about 1 rain day each. Fiji has 29°C highs and a sea at 27°C. Skip Haiti and Thailand, where it rains on 22.5 and 24.9 days of the month. Mauritania is too hot at 38°C, and Brazil reaches 35°C.

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. Only 1.2 rain days, 11 mm of rain and 11.4 hours of sun.

    High / low
    23°C / 9°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    11.4 hrs
    Madagascar guide →
  2. Chile 21°C

    2.Chile

    9.7/10

    Americas

    Highs around 21°C, rain on about 1 days.

    High / low
    21°C / 10°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    10.9 hrs
    Chile guide →
  3. Turkey 26°C

    3.Turkey

    9.5/10

    Asia

    Top score of 9.5, with highs near 26°C, only 2.3 rain days and 11.4 hours of sun a day.

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

    4.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 →
  5. Mongolia 19°C

    5.Mongolia

    9.0/10

    Asia

    Scores 9. Highs of 19°C and 4.8 rain days, but nights drop to 5.5°C, so pack warm layers.

    High / low
    19°C / 6°C
    Rain days
    5
    Sun daily
    10.5 hrs
    Mongolia guide →
  6. France 23°C

    6.France

    8.5/10

    Europe

    Top score of 8.5. Lyon has pleasant 23°C highs, only 7.5 rain days and about 10 hours of sun.

    High / low
    23°C / 13°C
    Rain days
    8
    Sun daily
    10.1 hrs
    France guide →
  7. Montenegro 24°C

    7.Montenegro

    8.5/10

    Europe

    Highest score of the year at 8.5, with highs near 24°C, 10.3 sun hours and only 7.7 rain days.

    High / low
    24°C / 14°C
    Rain days
    8
    Sun daily
    10.3 hrs
    Montenegro guide →
  8. Armenia 28°C

    8.Armenia

    8.4/10

    Asia

    Top score of 8.4. Yerevan highs are near 28°C, lows 16°C, with only 2.7 rain days.

    High / low
    28°C / 16°C
    Rain days
    3
    Sun daily
    11.6 hrs
    Armenia guide →
  9. Fiji 29°C

    9.Fiji

    8.2/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 29°C, rain on about 9 days, sea 27°C.

    High / low
    29°C / 21°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    10.9 hrs
    Fiji guide →
  10. Canada 22°C

    10.Canada

    8.1/10

    Americas

    Top score of 8.1. Ottawa has highs near 22°C, lows around 13°C and the fewest rain days of the year (9.3).

    High / low
    22°C / 13°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    9.5 hrs
    Canada guide →
  11. Zimbabwe 29°C

    11.Zimbabwe

    7.8/10

    Africa

    Highs around 29°C, rain on about 3 days.

    High / low
    29°C / 14°C
    Rain days
    3
    Sun daily
    10.5 hrs
    Zimbabwe guide →
  12. United States 28°C

    12.United States

    7.6/10

    Americas

    Scores 7.6. Still warm at 28°C, with 10.5 sun hours and just 5.9 rain days.

    High / low
    28°C / 18°C
    Rain days
    6
    Sun daily
    10.5 hrs
    United States guide →
  13. Zambia 32°C

    13.Zambia

    7.1/10

    Africa

    Highs around 32°C, rain on about 0 days.

    High / low
    32°C / 19°C
    Rain days
    0
    Sun daily
    11.6 hrs
    Zambia guide →
  14. Papua New Guinea 23°C

    14.Papua New Guinea

    7.0/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 23°C, rain on about 25 days.

    High / low
    23°C / 18°C
    Rain days
    25
    Sun daily
    9.9 hrs
    Papua New Guinea guide →
  15. Australia 17°C

    15.Australia

    6.7/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 17°C, rain on about 11 days, sea 15°C.

    High / low
    17°C / 10°C
    Rain days
    11
    Sun daily
    9.9 hrs
    Australia guide →

September

Warm & sunny

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

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
Chile 21°C 10°C 4 mm 10.9 hrs – 9.7
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
Mongolia 19°C 6°C 18 mm 10.5 hrs Inland 9.0
France 23°C 13°C 73 mm 10.1 hrs – 8.5
Montenegro 24°C 14°C 129 mm 10.3 hrs – 8.5
Armenia 28°C 16°C 14 mm 11.6 hrs Inland 8.4
Fiji 29°C 21°C 57 mm 10.9 hrs 27°C 8.2
Canada 22°C 13°C 76 mm 9.5 hrs – 8.1

FAQ

Travelling in September

Where is the best place to go in September?

Madagascar and Chile score highest for September. Madagascar scores 9.8, with highs around 23.4°C and only about 1.2 rain days in the month. Chile scores 9.7, with highs near 21.1°C and about 1.3 rain days. Both give you mild, dry weather for sightseeing and outdoor trips.

Where is warm in September?

Fiji, Armenia and Spain are among the warmest good options in September. Fiji reaches highs of about 28.6°C, and the sea is around 26.8°C, but expect about 8.5 rain days. Armenia is almost as warm at 28.3°C and much drier, with about 2.7 rain days. Spain has highs near 26.8°C and about 5.2 rain days.

Is Europe good to visit in September?

Yes, much of Europe is good in September. Gibraltar scores 9, with highs near 24.7°C and about 5.2 rain days. Montenegro and France both score 8.5, with highs around 24°C and about 7.5 to 7.7 rain days. Further north it is cooler and wetter: Germany has highs near 18.6°C and about 9.7 rain days.

Is Thailand good in September?

No, September is a poor time for Thailand. It scores only 3 this month. Expect about 24.9 rain days, so rain is likely almost every day. Highs of around 32°C also make it hot and humid. If you want Asia this month, Turkey scores 9.5, with about 2.3 rain days.

Where should I avoid in September?

Avoid Haiti, Brazil and Mauritania in September. Haiti scores just 0.9, with about 22.5 rain days and highs near 33.2°C. Brazil scores 2.2, with highs around 35.2°C. Mauritania is dry, with about 0.8 rain days, but highs reach about 38.3°C, which is too hot for comfortable travel.