It is generally accepted that September is almost the best month for a beach holiday. At resorts and travel agencies, the period from early September to mid-October is called the “velvet season” and is actively advertised to vacationers: in the fall there are fewer people on the beaches and lower prices. But, as you know, in all profitable offers you need to look for a catch, and here it lies right on the surface. In September, in most European resorts, autumn begins with all that it implies – rain, winds and a general cooling. And in countries located close to the equator, at this time of year it is the rainy season, the danger of hurricanes and tsunamis increases – in general, you won’t have much rest either. But there is still a chance to swim and sunbathe, just choose your destination carefully and don’t forget to check the weather forecast. Especially for those who want to extend the summer a little, we have compiled a list of countries and regions with a climate ideal for a beach holiday in September-October.
1. Türkiye
Russian tourists fell in love with Turkey for its long holiday season, comfortable sandy beaches and excellent service. If in the Aegean Sea it is already quite cool in September, then in the Mediterranean the warm weather persists until November. September is an ideal month for a holiday on the eastern part of the Turkish Mediterranean coast, from Kemer to Alanya, the air temperature here during the day is 28-35°C, the water temperature is 25-28°C.
2. Cyprus
This island has a classic Mediterranean climate with distinct seasons. Summer here lasts from May to mid-September. By the end of the first autumn month, rare rains begin, but air humidity drops and the scorching summer heat is replaced by a comfortable temperature of 25-28°C.
3. Spain
The only resort in mainland Spain where by mid-September the beach weather is still stable is Costa Blanca. In October, prices for holidays in Malaga, Marbella and nearby tourist towns decrease, and the water temperature still remains quite acceptable for swimming – around 23°C. During the day the air warms up to a comfortable 25-26°C, but at night it’s already quite cool – 18-20°C.
4. Canary Islands
The Canary Islands, which belong to Spain, are actually located much closer to Africa than to Europe. The beach season here lasts almost all year round; a slight decrease in tourist activity is observed only in winter, so don’t expect an autumn reduction in vacation prices.
5. Madeira Island
The Portuguese island of Madeira is located in the Atlantic Ocean 450 kilometers north of the Canary Islands, so it is a little cooler here than in the Canaries. September is still suitable for swimming, but in October the water temperature drops to 22°C and lower, but the air during the day still warms up to 25-27°C.
6. Tunisia
In hot Tunisia, the high season lasts almost until the end of September, but October is already considered the off-season. In mid-autumn the weather is still quite comfortable – 25-27°C, and the water temperature along the entire coast of Tunisia is theoretically still suitable for swimming, but sometimes there is quite a strong wind. As a rule, there is not much precipitation on the mainland resorts of Tunisia, but on the island of Djerba, rain in October is quite common.
7. United Arab Emirates
But in the Emirates, October is the peak of the beach season. During the day, the average temperature is 35°C, which is already very good compared to September 38-40°C, and the sea water warms up to 25°C. November more or less corresponds to the concept of the velvet season in the UAE, although during the day it is still quite hot – 28-30°C, but in the evenings it rarely drops below 20°C, and the water temperature stays around 22-24°C. In winter, the weather in the Emirates is, of course, ideal, but the sea is usually quite cold.
8. Jordan
If it is still a little hot in Jordan in September, then October is the ideal month for combining a beach holiday with tourist trips around the country. The water temperature in the Red Sea in October is about 27°C, and in the Dead Sea it is even higher, about 31°C. During the day in Jordan in October it is very warm – about 30°C, but at night in the center of the country, in the Petra and Amman area it can be quite cool.
9. Israel
The weather allows you to relax in Israel in the fall on all three seas – the Red, Dead and Mediterranean. Autumn comes to the Mediterranean coast of Israel only at the end of October – November, while in September it is still very hot in
Tel Aviv, Haifa and other coastal cities, with an average daytime temperature usually above 30°C. You can relax on the Red and Dead Seas all year round, and the lowest season in these places is in the summer – it’s too hot.
10. Bali Island
There are not many places in Asia where you can relax comfortably in the fall. In Thailand, the south and center of Vietnam and the Philippines, the rainy season recedes closer to November, and in early and mid-autumn there is still a high probability of tornadoes and hurricanes, and tropical downpours will not improve the overall holiday experience. Bali is a completely different matter, where the wet season is just beginning at the end of October. The air temperature in September-October during the day is 28-30°C, the water temperature is 27-28°C. The only thing that can spoil an autumn holiday in Bali is strong waves, however, they subside here only at the height of the rainy season.
