Where to go in September

The best destinations to visit in September, ranked by weather, crowds, prices and events — with the data behind every pick.

September rewards travellers who match the destination to the season. Below, every place is scored on real climate normals, typical crowd levels and price trends for September — so you can trade heat for value, or crowds for perfect weather, with your eyes open.

Best destinations for September

1 Ideal Santorini Greece · 27° · $$ 2 Ideal Bali Indonesia · 30° · $$ 3 Ideal Amalfi Coast Italy · 26° · $$ 4 Ideal Paris France · 21° · $$ 5 Ideal Rome Italy · 27° · $$ 6 Ideal New York City United States · 24° · $$ 7 Ideal Banff Canada · 16° · $$ 8 Ideal London United Kingdom · 20° · $$ 9 Ideal Lisbon Portugal · 27° · $$

Best value in September

Rio de Janeiro Brazil · $$ Save 47% Banff Canada · $$ Save 35% Bali Indonesia · $$ Save 29% Amalfi Coast Italy · $$ Save 37%

Maybe skip these in September

Bangkok Thailand · 32° Avoid Cancún Mexico · 32° Avoid Dubai United Arab Emirates · 39° Avoid