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Cinque Terre in September

Warm sea, fewer people

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

September is the best month to visit Cinque Terre.

September is a great all-round month, with a warm sea and the grape harvest on the terraces.

6.5/10 overall18–26°CModerate–High crowds€€€
Weather8.5/10
Crowds5/10
Prices€€€
Events5/10

September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather
18–26°C
Warm and mostly dry.
Crowds
Moderate–High
Busy early, calmer later.
Prices
€€€
Rates ease later in the month.

+Warm sea and harvest season.

–Still busy early in the month.

My tip for September

Late September is calmer than early September.

  • Swimming
  • Hiking

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

1st of 12 overall in Cinque Terre, 1st for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Cinque Terre

Weather

Weather in Cinque Terre in September

In September Cinque Terre averages a high of 26°C (79°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 84 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C); the wettest month is November.

Average high
26°C
79°F
Average low
18°C
64°F
Precipitation
84 mm
Wet days
6

Climate data: La Spezia: Climi e viaggi (temperatures 2004–2020), ENEA (precipitation 1961–1990). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Cinque Terre in September: the questions people ask

Is September a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
September is the best month to visit Cinque Terre. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Cinque Terre overall (1 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and harvest season. The main downside: Still busy early in the month.
What is the weather like in Cinque Terre in September?
Average highs are around 26°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 84 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Warm and mostly dry. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C).
Is Cinque Terre crowded in September?
Crowds are moderate–high. Busy early, calmer later. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Cinque Terre in September?
Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Rates ease later in the month. The best-value month is January.
When is the best time to visit Cinque Terre?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (this month). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

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