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Cappadocia
Turkey- Temperature
- 11–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Excellent weather with cooler evenings
–Popular and potentially more expensive
September
Best nature and outdoor destinations in September
For landscapes and the outdoors in September, Cappadocia comes out first, with average highs around 25°C.
Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, ranked by how good the month is there. 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 (#2 on this list)
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Sardinia
Italy- Temperature
- 18–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm sea, fewer people.
–Some short storms.
3Lake Como
Italy- Temperature
- 13–23°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm weather and a quieter, relaxed pace.
–Occasional storms and weekend crowds.
4Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 19–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm sea, dry weather and fewer crowds.
–Sea temperatures still mild.
5Maui
United States- Temperature
- 22–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry, warm and quiet.
–Hurricane season, rarely an issue.
6Zermatt
Switzerland- Temperature
- 5–15°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Clear days and fewer hikers.
–Cool mornings.
7Kotor
Montenegro- Temperature
- 17–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm sea and softer heat.
–Cruise traffic stays high.
8Rio de Janeiro
Brazil- Temperature
- 19–26°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$$
+Warming weather with moderate crowds.
–Passing fronts can bring grey, showery days.
9Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $
+A transition towards lighter winds
–Windy days remain possible
10Amalfi Coast
Italy- Temperature
- 19–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Still warm enough to swim, with softer light.
–Cruise days and weekends remain busy.
11Lucerne
Switzerland- Temperature
- 11–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$$
+Settled weather and the best light.
–Rain returns by month end.
12Honolulu
United States- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Warm sea, fewer people.
–Hurricane season is ongoing.
13Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 24–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry-season weather continues while the biggest summer crowds disappear.
–Some popular areas remain busy, especially around weekends.
14Cusco
Peru- Temperature
- 5–22°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Good weather as crowds soften.
–Some rain returns late in the month.
15Cape Town
South Africa- Temperature
- 9–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Spring scenery and fewer summer crowds.
–Variable weather and uncertain flower displays.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for September.
FAQ
Best nature and outdoor destinations in September
What are the best nature and outdoor destinations in September?
Cappadocia, Sardinia and Lake Como come out best in September. Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, ranked by how good the month is there.
Which of these is warmest in September?
Maui, with average highs around 32°C in September.
Which of these is quietest in September?
Rio de Janeiro, where crowds in September are low.
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