Best Places to Visit in September
September brings the tail end of northern summer and the start of shoulder season across Europe. Hurricane season is active in the Caribbean. East Africa offers excellent safari conditions, and the Southern Hemisphere begins its transition toward spring.
Europe
2 destinationsAmericas
5 destinations6Excellent13Excellent14Excellent16Excellent23Excellent
Santa BarbaraUnited States
91°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
Palm SpringsUnited States
102°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
San DiegoUnited States
96°F3 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
Los AngelesUnited States
99°F1 rain daysBusyAbove avg
Napa ValleyUnited States
102°F1 rain daysVery busyPremium
Asia
3 destinationsAfrica
10 destinations18Excellent19Excellent20Excellent21Excellent22Excellent24Excellent25Excellent26Excellent27Excellent30Excellent
Victoria FallsZimbabwe
101°F0 rain daysBusyAbove avg
LivingstoneZambia
101°F0 rain daysBusyAbove avg
FesMorocco
104°F7 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
ChobeBotswana
100°F0 rain daysBusyAbove avg
EssaouiraMorocco
82°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
Okavango DeltaBotswana
102°F0 rain daysBusyAbove avg
EtoshaNamibia
99°F0 rain daysBusyAbove avg
CairoEgypt
104°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Nosy BeMadagascar
86°F4 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
MarrakechMorocco
103°F4 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Middle East
10 destinations1Excellent2Excellent3Excellent4Excellent5Excellent7Excellent8Excellent10Excellent15Excellent17Excellent
Tel AvivIsrael
99°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
JerusalemIsrael
99°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
PetraJordan
98°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
BeirutLebanon
91°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
IsfahanIran
96°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
ShirazIran
97°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
Wadi RumJordan
101°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
AmmanJordan
106°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
AqabaJordan
103°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
Dead SeaIsrael
105°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBudget
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I travel in September?
The top-rated destinations for September based on weather, crowds, and cost are Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Petra, Beirut, and Isfahan. These destinations score highest on our composite travel index, which weighs temperature comfort, dry weather, daylight hours, crowd levels, and cost.
What are the cheapest places to visit in September?
Among the top-ranked destinations, the most budget-friendly options in September are Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Petra. These destinations have below-average accommodation and travel costs during this period.
Where is warm in September?
The warmest highly-rated destinations in September include Amman (106°F), Dead Sea (105°F), Cairo (104°F). Keep in mind that the best travel experience depends on more than temperature -- crowd levels, rainfall, and costs also matter.
Where can I avoid crowds in September?
For a quieter experience in September, consider Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Petra. These destinations have lower tourist volumes during this period while still offering favorable weather conditions.