Where to travel in September 2025?

September, to many, has come to signify the end of the summer. The summer officially ends in the northern hemisphere and students around the world are often due back to school at some point during the month. You might have not gone on holiday yet or might be trying to squeeze one last trip in before the summer is over. Whatever the case, you might be wondering where to travel in September?

NH Hotels is here to help. We have compiled this list with some of the best places to vacation in September in the hopes of helping you with your decision. This guide is part of our month-by-month breakdown of the best vacation destinations, which include popular attractions and events for each destination (you might want to check some of the other entries out for future holidays).

Our list for September includes destinations all over Europe as well as in South America. These cities have plenty of interesting events going on in September—including culinary events and different art performances—and range from coastal cities to culturally rich inland cities, so there’s a destination for every taste. Without further introduction, here’s our list of the best places to go in September:

Munich

Oktoberfest is a gastronomic festival and a very important part of Bavarian culture held in Munich from mid or late September until the first Sunday of October. Visit Munich in September and enjoy this festive tradition full of beer, parades and many more celebrations along with the pleasantly mild weather (average daily high of 19ºC).

A trip to Munich will also give you the chance to visit many sightseeing marvels, including the English Garden, the Nymphenburg Palace, and the Marienplatz, the city’s central square. Munich is also home to a fair share of museums such as the German Museum of science and technology.

Berlin

The capital of Germany is packed with culture and history. Visit iconic historic landmarks like the Berlin Wall or the Reichstag building as well as some of the many museums the city has to offer. Museum Island, for one, is not to be missed: this museum complex houses many important museums like the Altes Museum and the Neues Museum, which exhibits an impressive collection of modern art.

Furthermore, Berlin is one of the best places to go in September not just because of the pleasant weather (with average daily high and low temperatures of 19ºC and 11ºC) but also for the many interesting events taking place. Heritage Day, where monuments that are usually closed to the public open their doors, is held every year in September. Lollapalooza Festival, the International Literature Festival Berlin, and the IFA Berlin – Consumer Electronics Fair are all big events happening throughout the month.

Rotterdam

Nicknamed the “Gateway to Europe”, Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and Europe’s largest seaport. Rotterdam is one of the most exciting places where to travel in September, thanks to its vibrant cultural life, varied modern architecture (including landmarks like the Erasmus Bridge), and its many museums, like the Maritime Museum and the charming Museum Boymas-van Beuningen with its vast collection of fine art.

Visit in September to enjoy the mild weather (the average high and low temperatures are of 19ºC and 10ºC) and one of the most highly attended events in the Netherlands: World Port Days. At this maritime event, you may catch a unique glimpse into the port with ship tours, naval demonstrations, exhibitions, music, and much more. It’s a great event to attend with the whole family.

Canary Islands

The Canary Islands feature amazing weather throughout the entire month of September. Tenerife has an average daily high temperature of 27ºC, along with plenty of sunshine. This is ideal to enjoy the many outdoor activities available including swimming in its gorgeous beaches (like Las Canteras) or visiting national parks (like El Teide).

Additional attractions include exploring charming old towns like Teror or Vegueta. In Tenerife you’ll find plenty of restaurants, bars and shops as well as the César Manrique Maritime Park, which features saltwater swimming pools and gorgeous views.

Sicily

September is one of the best months to visit Sicily: the crowds are fewer than during the heart of the summer, the weather is very pleasant (Catania tops out at an average daily high of 29ºC), and many different events and festivities occur. These include the Festival Internazionale Cinema Di Frontiera in Marzamemi and the CousCous Fest in San Vito Lo Capo, featuring international chefs preparing dishes with the famous ingredient and a carnival-like atmosphere.

Sicily has long been a top touristic destination for many other reasons, however: it features World Heritage Sites like the Valle del Templi, beautiful scenery including its beaches and hundreds of castles, and a world-renowned gastronomy. If this sounds like the September vacation for you, check out our hotels in Sicily here

Rome

Continuing with another destination in Italy, Rome is also among the best places where to travel in September. Popular events taking place in the Italian capital include outdoor movie screenings at the Isola del Cinema on Tiberina Island, the cutting-edge RomaEuropa Festival with different kinds of art performances, and Taste of Roma, where you can watch demonstrations of some of the latest culinary trends.

Rome continues to enjoy summer weather throughout most of the month (with average daily high and low temperatures of 27ºC and 16ºC), making it a perfect time to sightsee the city’s iconic landmarks. Rome’s rich history shines through architectural marvels and ruins like the Roman Colosseum, Trajan’s Market, or the Sistine Chapel.

Nice

Explore the Mediterranean beauty of the French Riviera with a vacation in Nice. September is one of the best months to visit Nice since the summer crowds are beginning to clear out, but the weather remains very comfortable—average high and low temperatures of 25ºC and 17ºC—and warm enough to go for a swim.

Nice also features plenty of sightseeing and leisure options. The Promenade des Anglais is one of the most gorgeous seaside walks you’ll ever see while the Vieille Ville, the oldest part of the city, has plenty of charming local shops and restaurants that are often open until late. The city also has a few museums you can visit like the Musée Marc Chagall and the Musée Masséna of local history.

Marbella

During September, Marbella enjoys truly amazing weather (average daily high and low temperatures of 28ºC and 19ºC with a lot of sunshine) along with its usual attractions—stunning sandy beaches, the beautiful fishing harbor, a wide range of shops and restaurants, and the well-known Marbella nightlife.

Be sure to visit the famous Golden Mile, where you can marvel at views of the Mediterranean and of the mountains. San Pedro de Alcántara is a picturesque town, with lovely Andalusian-style houses, nearby some of the main shops in Marbella.

Buenos Aires

One of the most visited destinations in South America, Buenos Aires has many attractions for tourists including fine steakhouses (try Don Julio or La Cabrera), a rich cultural offering as seen in the tango performances you can catch, and a very vibrant nightlife.

The weather is pleasantly mild in Buenos Aires throughout September, ranging between average daily high and low temperatures of 18ºC and 11ºC, allowing you to walk about the city and visit its many landmarks. Explore San Telmo’s colorful markets, the famous Avenida Corrientes, or La Recoleta and its abundance of shopping and dining establishments. Our hotels in Buenos Aires all have central locations from where you can conveniently access these attractions.

Lisbon

Lisbon is one of the most exciting places where to travel in September thanks to the many interesting events the city hosts. The principal of these is the end of summer Com’Out Lisbon festival taking place throughout the entire month, which features many outdoor music performances (including genres like fado and jazz) among other celebrations. 

The warm September temperatures (average daily high of 26ºC) also means it’s great a time to enjoy Lisbon’s gorgeous beaches. Carcavelos Beach, Guincho Beach, and São Pedro do Estoril are all fantastic options to try. Check out our hotels in Lisbon if you are interested in the city’s coastal charms.

Milan

With the Milano Fashion Week and the Italian Grand Prix (just north of Milan) both taking place during the month, Couple that with the lovely warm weather, with daily average high and low temperatures of 24ºC and 16ºC, and you’re in for a great vacation.

Milan also has plenty of other attractions, including its incredible gastronomy and shopping streets. Historical buildings you can marvel at include the Sforzesco Castle and the Basilica of Santa Maria de Gracia, which houses one of the world’s most famous paintings: The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci.

Budapest

Budapest in September is a foodie’s heaven: the Budapest Wine Festival, the Sweet Days festival, and the Budapest Beer Week are all important culinary events happening throughout the month that attract international crowds. Furthermore, the agreeable weather, with the temperature averaging 17ºC for the month, is perfect for enjoying all the rest the city has to offer.

Go on a sunset boat tour on the gorgeous Danube River or simply walk around town to witness the city’s many architectural landmarks, which include the Parliament in its neo-gothic style and the Fisherman’s Bastion along with many examples of art-noveau architecture.

Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela is a stunning city, filled with amazing landmarks and sights. September, with its average daily high temperature of 23ºC, is a wonderful time to sightsee through attractions like the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in its Romanesque architectural style, the Old Town of Santiago (listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the Parque de la Alameda, with its delightful gardens of Mediterranean vegetation.

Santiago de Compostela is also known for the pilgrimage made there by people from all over Europe, known as the Camino de Santiago or the Way of St. James. You can learn about this historic tradition up close by visiting the Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago or important sites related to the trail like the Plaza del Obradoiro.

Three reasons to travel in September

1) Fine weather. International festivals! With all the cultural festivals going on—like Oktoberfest in Munich, all the culinary events in Budapest, and the artistic events in Rome—September is a great month to experience the culture of several different cities.

2) Summer is winding down! While the weather is still very enjoyable in many destinations in Europe and the Americas, the touristic peak associated with the heart of the summer has begun to fade out. This makes for enjoyable summer vacations surrounded by fewer crowds.

3) One last chance! Kids are usually due back to school sometime during the month of September, so the first week or two of the month might be the last chance of the year to enjoy a family holiday.

Where to travel in September as a couple?

If you are thinking about where to travel in September for a romantic getaway, you cannot go wrong with a trip to Nice. The gorgeous Promenade des Anglais and the old town of Vieille Ville are sure to set a romantic mood. Additionally, there are plenty of restaurants and bars to enjoy with your partner.

The historic landscape of Rome is always ideal for an intimate vacation with a partner and, also, in September you may take advantage of the different culinary and art events taking place.

What are the best places to go in September with kids?

Visit Rotterdam on World Port Days: the event, featuring unique naval tours and demonstrations, makes it one of the best places to vacation in September with children.

London, England has plenty of attractions but it’s the fact that it has some of the greatest museums in the world that makes it a great vacation spot to go with kids. The British Museum (which features the Rosetta Stone), the Museum of Natural History, the London Transport Museum, and the Tate Modern among others mean that London has museum options for kids of all ages.

You may also be interested in:

• Places to travel in October
• Places to travel in November
• Places to travel in December
• Places to travel in January