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Palma de Mallorca
Spain- Temperature
- 20–27°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm sea and calmer streets.
–Storms are possible.
September
Best island getaways in September
For an island trip in September, Palma de Mallorca comes out first, with average highs around 27°C and moderate-high crowds.
Island destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for September, and links to the full September guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Sardinia (#4 on this list)
2Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 21–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Beach trips, snorkeling, diving and couples' escapes
–Popular beachfront resorts can still be relatively expensive
3Malta
Malta- Temperature
- 21–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€
+Warm water and slightly less intense heat
–Early September can remain very busy and expensive
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Sardinia
Italy- Temperature
- 18–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm sea, fewer people.
–Some short storms.
5Taormina
Italy- Temperature
- 21–28°C
- Crowds
- Medium
- Prices
- €€
+Sea and air are still summer-warm, but the Film Fest and Ferragosto rush have both passed.
–Prices are still elevated compared to spring, even as demand eases.
6Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 19–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm sea, dry weather and fewer crowds.
–Sea temperatures still mild.
7Corfu
Greece- Temperature
- 17–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm sea, fewer people.
–Some storms late in the month.
8Ibiza
Spain- Temperature
- 20–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm sea and big closing parties.
–Some storms later in the month.
9Maui
United States- Temperature
- 22–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry, warm and quiet.
–Hurricane season, rarely an issue.
10Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 27–33°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Low prices, calm sea.
–The hottest weather.
11Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $
+A transition towards lighter winds
–Windy days remain possible
12Santorini
Greece- Temperature
- 21–27°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm sea and less pressure after mid-month.
–Cruise days can still be busy.
13Honolulu
United States- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Warm sea, fewer people.
–Hurricane season is ongoing.
14Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 24–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry-season weather continues while the biggest summer crowds disappear.
–Some popular areas remain busy, especially around weekends.
15Crete
Greece- Temperature
- 20–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Prices
- €€€
+The warmest sea, fewer people.
–Still busy early in the month.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for September.
FAQ
Best island getaways in September
What are the best island getaways in September?
Palma de Mallorca, Zanzibar and Malta come out best in September. Island destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in September?
Aruba, with average highs around 33°C in September.
Which of these is quietest in September?
Aruba, where crowds in September are low.
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