Where to go
Best places to visit in September
The destinations we cover, ranked by how calm they typically are in September. In September, the calmest destinations we track are Cartagena, Cancun, Bangkok.
Calmest destinations in September
Colombia Cartagena
Sep
38
Mexico Cancun
Sep
42
Thailand Bangkok
Sep
44
Brazil Rio de Janeiro
Sep
48
United Arab Emirates Dubai
Sep
50
South Africa Cape Town
Sep
50
Egypt Cairo
Sep
52
Spain Seville
Sep
54
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in the calmest destinations in September, from our booking partner.
Cartagena
Cartagena de Indias Free Walking Tour
Free cancellationCancun
Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres
from€38
Free cancellationBangkok
Bangkok Railway Market & Floating Market Day Trip
from€16
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's Historic Center Free Walking Tour
Free cancellationDubai
Dubai Desert Safari + Dinner & Show
from€56
Free cancellationCape Town
Cape Peninsula Private Tour
from€214
Also worth it in September
| # | Destination | Crowd | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Hong Kong China | 54 | 31°C |
| 10 | Kyoto Japan | 56 | 29°C |
| 11 | Córdoba Spain | 56 | 32°C |
| 12 | Lima Peru | 56 | 20°C |
| 13 | Mexico City Mexico | 58 | 23°C |
| 14 | Sydney Australia | 58 | 22°C |
| 15 | Tokyo Japan | 62 | 28°C |
| 16 | Hanoi Vietnam | 62 | 31°C |
| 17 | Reykjavik Iceland | 62 | 12°C |
| 18 | Seoul South Korea | 64 | 26°C |
| 19 | Salzburg Austria | 64 | 20°C |
| 20 | Edinburgh United Kingdom | 66 | 17°C |
| 21 | Granada Spain | 66 | 29°C |
| 22 | Brussels Belgium | 66 | 20°C |
| 23 | Copenhagen Denmark | 66 | 18°C |
| 24 | Buenos Aires Argentina | 66 | 20°C |
Busiest in September
Not off-limits — just go early and book ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I travel in September?
In September, the calmest destinations we track are Cartagena, Cancun, Bangkok. All three combine low crowd levels with weather that still works.
Which destinations are least crowded in September?
Cartagena is the least crowded destination in September on our scale, at about 38/100.