Many enjoy a bit of sunshine now and again, but sometimes the temperatures which can be encountered overseas during the month of September can make things a little uncomfortable.
Our well-travelled luxury travel specialists have used their expert knowledge to come up with a list of warm places in September to visit where temperatures will remain comfortable.
Italy
The southern regions of Italy in particular can get quite hot during the summer period. However, the temperatures that are encountered in the region in September tend to be far more moderate. This makes the climate ideal for those who are looking to do a little sightseeing
One of the best warm places in September to visit in Italy is Sicily. Here you can explore Mount Etna on a hiking tour or aboard a tour bus if the temperatures are still a little on the high side. There are also plenty of wine tasting tours to choose from here which are perfect for discerning travellers.
The Greek Islands
The Greek Islands are amongst the hottest places to visit in August, but come September temperatures are starting to become a little more amenable with daytime temperatures of 28 degrees on average. There are still 11 hours of sunshine on offer at this time of year in the region, giving you and your travel companions plenty of time to fit in as many daytime activities as you wish.
Key visitor attractions across the always popular Greek Islands are far less crowded during September. This gives you the opportunity to truly savour the beautiful beaches of Mykonos, Santorini and Milos, as well as partaking in thrilling water based activities such as scuba diving or swimming with some of the region's resident turtles.
The Algarve
Portugal's beautiful Algarve region offers very pleasant, warm temperatures in September which hover around in the mid twenties. This makes it a great time to enjoy a scenic coastal hike with plenty of famous routes to choose from. One of the most popular is the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, a 12km round trip in Lagoa which offers stunning coastal views including those of the iconic Benagil cave.
The reduced crowd numbers during September also make it a great time to visit some of the Algarve's wonderful cities. This includes the Algarve capital Faro which is filled with fascinating historic attractions including the neoclassical Arco da Vila, 13th century Faro Cathedral and old town region. You'll also face fewer crowds if you indulge in a little retail therapy, with Forum Algarve being home to plenty of international and national brands, restaurants and bars.
Kenya
If you are looking for somewhere that is warm but not too hot in September you are willing to consider a long haul destination then you may want to consider booking a safari in Kenya.
Temperatures in Masai Mara at this time of year tend to hover around 24 degrees, providing pleasant conditions to enjoy spectating some of the most beautiful wildlife in the world. Here you can expect to see Big Cats, Elephants, Giraffes and Zebras roaming free around open plains, whilst hippos and crocodiles frequent many of the rivers in the region.
Elegant Resorts is one of the industry's very best safari holiday providers, with our experienced luxury travel specialists having first hand knowledge of the best locations and accommodation for you to take into consideration. This includes the Angama Mara where guests stay in glass-fronted tented suites so that they can really make the most of the beautiful wildlife in front of them. The resort offers game drives and walking safaris which are tailored to their guests requests, making sure they get to see the wildlife that is most important to them.
Another resort is the thrilling &Beyond Bateleur Camp which occupies a prime position on the edge of the Masai Mara. The resort organises bespoke game drives with experts which take in the Big 5 and the Great Migration of Wildebeest and Zebra as it passes through the region.
It is all about incredible experiences at &Beyond Bateleur Camp which also offers tours of a nearby traditional village where you can learn all about Maasai culture and their pastoralist lifestyle. Guests accompany an expert guide on these tours who will help tourists become ingrained in their community and better understand their way of life.
This is just a short selection of the many different holiday destinations where it is not too hot in September, but provides comfortable temperatures that make activities and sightseeing a far more pleasant experience.
If you have a different destination in mind, please feel free to contact one of our luxury travel specialists who will be more than happy to help arrange a bespoke September holiday that is tailored to your exact requirements.