Month guide · Cinque Terre · Italy
Cinque Terre in September
What September is really like in Cinque Terre: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Cinque Terre. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm sea, slightly smaller crowds and the grape harvest on the terraces.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Cinque Terre: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (29°C (84°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:32
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea, grape harvest and fewer visitors in September and October, then heavy rain and closures in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Grape harvest on the vineyard terraces (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Manarola
Vineyard trail via Volastra
Do the steep climb in the morning shade, and pause in Volastra's tiny square before the level stretch.
- Time needed
- 2.5–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Nature
- Views
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Free
Religious site · Riomaggiore
Madonna di Montenero sanctuary
High on the ridge above Riomaggiore, at about 340 metres, this hilltop sanctuary has a terrace with one of the widest views in the area, from the Punta Mesco headland beyond Monterosso to the islands off Porto Venere.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours round trip
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Off the beaten path
- Free
- Nature
Religious site · Monterosso al Mare
Madonna di Soviore sanctuary
Allow about 1.5 hours to walk up; you can return the same way or by the local bus.
- Time needed
- 3 hours round trip
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Free
- History
Experience · Levanto to Porto Venere
Ferry along the Cinque Terre coast
From spring to autumn, ferries run along the coast between Levanto, Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore, Porto Venere and La Spezia, stopping at every village except hilltop Corniglia.
- Time needed
- 2–5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Iconic
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cinque Terre.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 17°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
It is one of the best months to visit Cinque Terre. Warm sea, slightly smaller crowds and the grape harvest on the terraces.
+How warm is Cinque Terre in September?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cinque Terre in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.