When to goWhere to go
Where to go
in September
The single best month for European travel — warm sea, fewer crowds.
Best for sun
Greece, southern Italy, Turkey and the Algarve.
Best for cool / snow
Japan, the Alps for hiking, New England later.
12 picks for September
Tokyo
Japan
From$180
Santorini
Greece
From$240
Zermatt
Switzerland
From$410
Bali
Indonesia
From$95
New York
New York
USA
From$260
Lisbon
Portugal
From$120
Lucknow
Lucknow
India
From$55
Coimbatore
Coimbatore
India
From$55
Pimpri-Chinchwad
Pimpri-Chinchwad
India
From$55
Najafgarh
Najafgarh
India
From$55
Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur
India
From$55
Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur
India
From$55
Other months
Where to go in September — FAQs
- Where should I go on holiday in September?
- The single best month for European travel — warm sea, fewer crowds. For sun, look at Greece, southern Italy, Turkey and the Algarve. For cooler trips, Japan, the Alps for hiking, New England later.
- Is September a good time to travel?
- September is one of the most interesting months to plan around because conditions vary so much by region. The 12 picks above are chosen to be at their best — weather, prices, and crowds — in September specifically.
- What is the cheapest place to go in September?
- Lowest prices in September usually follow the regions in shoulder season — outside school holidays and big events. Check the picks above for places at their best-value moment this month.
- Where is hot in September?
- Reliably warm in September: Greece, southern Italy, Turkey and the Algarve.