Early September 1 September
82°F
Typical afternoon high
23% historical wet-day frequency
Italy · Beach
Liguria & the Cinque Terre
in September.
Is September a good time?
Warm days.
Fewer overnight stays than August.
September averages 78°F afternoons and 75°F seas, with about 6 rain days. Later September is typically cooler.
- Afternoons
- 78°F
- Sea
- 75°F
- Visitor demand
- 67%of August peak
Historical Liguria regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Cinque Terre, Genoa and Portofino; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
7.2/10 · scores & prioritiesWhat matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#3 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather9.0/10Excellent
CrowdsBusy seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, busier than most of Europe this month
CostPriceyfor Europe; Italy-wide price level
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your September
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 78°F (25°C): T-shirt weather; nights around 63°F (17°C): light layers. About 13 hours of daylight. About 6 rain days in a typical September.
Can I swim in September?
The sea averages 75°F. Our swimming guide: warm for swimming. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 13 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 07:03 and sets about 19:38 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 63°F (17°C); afternoons reach about 78°F (25°C). Expect rain on about 6 days in a typical September.
Typical afternoon
78°F (25°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Septembers
Night low
63°F (17°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
75°F (24°C)
warm; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
12h 35m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late September?
Early September is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 82°F on the 1st, versus 73°F on the 30th.
Mid September 15 September
78°F
Typical afternoon high
25% historical wet-day frequency
Late September 30 September
73°F
Typical afternoon high
24% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesSeptember 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
September 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182° | 281° | 381° | 481° | 580° | ||
| 680° | 780° | 880° | 980° | 1079° | 1179° | 1279° |
| 1379° | 1478° | 1578° | 1678° | 1777° | 1877° | 1976° |
| 2076° | 2176° | 2276° | 2376° | 2475° | 2575° | 2674° |
| 2774° | 2874° | 2974° | 3073° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
School-holiday dates for September 2027 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open.
Afternoons cool from about 81°F (27°C) in the first week to 74°F (23°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 22–26%.
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Busy season. September averages 67% of August's overnight stays per day. Fewer overnight stays than August.
Overnight stays across Liguria do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, busier than most of Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
Well above usual. The regional index has no room-rate baseline in euros.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Italy as a whole
Above EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 107 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
The hotel-season index is regional (ISTAT, NIC consumer price index for accommodation services (ECOICOP 112), by region); the country price level is national. Neither is a room quote.
Year-to-year variation
How much does September vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 74°F (23°C) and 80°F (27°C); in 13 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 78°F (25°C). Rain days ranged from 3 to 11; half the years had 5–9.
Rain days in each September
Rain days
6
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 10 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
9 of 30
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no September in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
24 of 30
rated very good or better
See every recorded SeptemberHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 80°F | 3 |
| 2012 | 76°F | 10 |
| 2013 | 76°F | 5 |
| 2014 | 77°F | 8 |
| 2015 | 75°F | 6 |
| 2016 | 80°F | 5 |
| 2017 | 74°F | 9 |
| 2018 | 80°F | 4 |
| 2019 | 78°F | 9 |
| 2020 | 78°F | 6 |
| 2021 | 79°F | 6 |
| 2022 | 77°F | 7 |
| 2023 | 80°F | 5 |
| 2024 | 76°F | 11 |
| 2025 | 77°F | 7 |
Checked against official climate averages for Genova Sestri. How we check
Compare dates
August, September
or October?
| Typical conditions | Aug | Sep | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 85°F | 78°F | 69°F |
| Sea | 78°F | 75°F | 70°F |
| Rain days | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| Overnight demand | 100% | 67% | 36% |
August: Warmer afternoons and warmer sea than September. More overnight demand. August guide →
October: Cooler afternoons, cooler sea and more rain days than September. Less overnight demand. October guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with September Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. September stays as your reference.
No other scored month has a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than September.
Your comparison
September or August?
Overnight stays are 100% of the busiest month.
Historical regional hotel-price season: well above usual. There is no room-rate baseline in euros.
Read the August guide →| Typical conditions | September | August |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 78°F | 85°F |
| Nights | 63°F | 68°F |
| Sea | 75°F | 78°F |
| Rain days | 6 | 5 |
| Visitor season | Busy season | Peak season |
| Overall / 10 | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Month rank | #3 | #5 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1 | #12 | 53°F | 40°F | 58°F | 8 | 2.1 | Low season |
| February | 4.5 | #11 | 55°F | 41°F | 57°F | 8 | 2.5 | Low season |
| March | 6.2 | #8 | 60°F | 45°F | 57°F | 7 | 4.2 | Low season |
| April | 6.7 | #7 | 66°F | 50°F | 60°F | 6 | 6.0 | Moderate season |
| May | 6.9 | #6 | 71°F | 56°F | 64°F | 8 | 7.2 | Moderate season |
| June | 7.4 | #1 | 80°F | 64°F | 72°F | 5 | 9.1 | Busy season |
| July | 7.3 | #2 | 84°F | 68°F | 77°F | 4 | 9.9 | Peak season |
| August | 6.9 | #5 | 85°F | 68°F | 78°F | 5 | 9.7 | Peak season |
| September | 7.2 | #3 | 78°F | 63°F | 75°F | 6 | 9.0 | Busy season |
| October | 7.0 | #4 | 69°F | 56°F | 70°F | 10 | 6.6 | Moderate season |
| November | 5.7 | #9 | 60°F | 48°F | 65°F | 10 | 3.7 | Low season |
| December | 4.8 | #10 | 55°F | 42°F | 61°F | 8 | 2.8 | Low season |
Near here
Nearby places in September
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
PiedmontItaly · about 70 miles
Balanced Overall 7.9 · Excellent weather, 76°F (24°C) · Busy season · Cost pricey
Milan, Lake Como & LombardyItaly · about 110 miles
Balanced Overall 7.2 · Excellent weather, 76°F (25°C) · Busy season · Cost pricey
French Riviera & ProvenceFrance · about 130 miles
Balanced Overall 7.9 · Excellent weather, 79°F (26°C) · Moderate season · Cost pricey
Venice & the VenetoItaly · about 180 miles
Balanced Overall 7.2 · Very good weather, 77°F (25°C) · Busy season · Cost pricey
Lyon & the French AlpsRhône-Alpes · France · about 180 miles
Balanced Overall 8.2 · Very good weather, 74°F (23°C) · Moderate season · Cost pricey
Elsewhere in Europe
As good as Liguria & the Cinque Terre in September, but quieter
Liguria & the Cinque Terre's weather ranks 38 of 77 beach regions this month. Liguria & the Cinque Terre already has excellent weather in September; these beach regions outside Italy are about as good and quieter for their season, nearest first.
Languedoc-RoussillonFrance · about 280 miles
Excellent weather (9.0): 2°F warmer afternoons, quieter for its season (moderate season)
Croatia's coastSplit, Dubrovnik · Croatia · about 340 miles
Very good weather (8.6): about as warm, quieter for its season (moderate season), cheaper
Varna & the northern Black Sea coastBulgaria · about 930 miles
Excellent weather (9.6): about as warm, 3 fewer rain days, quieter for its season (moderate season), cheaper
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's busy season, 67% of the busiest month and 46% above its average month. That means about 64,000 overnight visitors on a typical September night across the region, 47% of them from Italy itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 27,000 more: 42 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Beach, 0–100) | 80 |
| How our weather was checked | Official climate averages for Genova Sestri from the national weather service, every month: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.7°C), night lows within 2°F (1.0°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 42 |
| Busiest month here | August · 63 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 4.1% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 87th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 47% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 42 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 5.7% |
| Regional hotel-price season | Well above usual (+21% vs this region's average month). Historical index from ISTAT, NIC consumer price index for accommodation services (ECOICOP 112), by region; no euro room-rate baseline. |
| Population used | 1.5 million |
| Statistical region | ITC3 · Liguria |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national; the first figure is regional (ISTAT, NIC consumer price index for accommodation services (ECOICOP 112), by region). Full method · this region's data.