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September is the ultimate shoulder month: warm seas, the harvest and thinning crowds. Below are 10 of the best places to travel in September — where to go for the best weather, events and value, each with why it shines this month.
Timing is everything in travel, and September suits some destinations far better than others. This guide picks 10 of the best places to go in September, balancing weather, seasonal events, crowds and value — from Florence to Santorini and Hvar & Split.
10 of the Best Places to Travel in September
1. Florence, Italy
September brings warm days and the grape harvest to Tuscany, ideal for Florence and the surrounding hills.
2. Santorini, Greece
September keeps the Greek seas warm while the crowds thin, one of the best months for Santorini.
3. Hvar & Split, Croatia
September offers warm seas and calmer beaches along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast.
4. Porto, Portugal
September brings the grape harvest to the Douro and warm, golden days to Porto.
5. Salzburg, Austria
September is crisp and clear in Salzburg, with alpine hikes and fewer crowds after the summer festival.
6. Lisbon, Portugal
September is one of Lisbon’s finest months, warm, sunny and lively, with the summer heat easing.
7. Cappadocia, Turkey
September offers warm days and ideal ballooning weather over Cappadocia’s valleys.
8. Kyoto, Japan
September’s warm days ease Kyoto toward autumn, with green gardens and the first hints of colour.
9. Edinburgh, Scotland
September brings mild, quieter days to Edinburgh once the August festivals wind down.
10. Machu Picchu, Peru
September’s dry, clear weather makes it prime time for Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
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John Morrison is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. Over the past decade he has explored destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania — always self-funded, never on a press trip.