Spain
Spain in September
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Spain in September — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Spain in September?
- Maspalomas is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (85°F) in September; Empuriabrava is the coolest at 25°C (78°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Spain in September?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Cala d'Or (25°C (77°F)), and 7 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
29°
Maspalomas
Coolest
25°
Empuriabrava
Driest
4 mm
Playa Blanca
Warmest sea
25°
Cala d'Or
Maspalomas is the warm end of Spain in September (29°C (85°F)); Empuriabrava the cool end (25°C (78°F)). On average it is 2 °C (4 °F) cooler than August. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas, and Puerto del Carmen.
Best places in Spain in September
97 
Playa del Ingles
Canary Islands · Spain
29° / 20° 8 mm Sep
97
Maspalomas
Canary Islands · Spain
29° / 21° 8 mm Sep
95
Puerto del Carmen
Canary Islands · Spain
29° / 19° 4 mm Sep
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96
Playa Blanca
Canary Islands · Spain
27° / 19° 4 mm Sep
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96
Corralejo
Canary Islands · Spain
28° / 20° 4 mm Sep
97
Puerto Rico
Canary Islands · Spain
28° / 20° 7 mm Sep
95
Costa Teguise
Canary Islands · Spain
24° / 20° 3 mm Sep
96
Yaiza
Canary Islands · Spain
27° / 19° 5 mm Sep
Weather in September by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa de las Américas | 28° | 20° | 6 mm | 24° | 97 |
| Playa del Ingles | 29° | 20° | 8 mm | 23° | 97 |
| Maspalomas | 29° | 21° | 8 mm | 23° | 97 |
| Los Gigantes | 27° | 20° | 7 mm | 24° | 97 |
| Playa Blanca | 27° | 19° | 4 mm | 23° | 96 |
| Puerto del Carmen | 29° | 19° | 4 mm | 23° | 95 |
| Salamanca | 26° | 14° | 27 mm | — | 91 |
| Magaluf | 27° | 17° | 52 mm | — | 89 |
| Alcossebre | 28° | 17° | 60 mm | — | 89 |
| Cala d'Or | 27° | 17° | 57 mm | 25° | 89 |
| Eixample | 26° | 17° | 79 mm | — | 85 |
| Gràcia | 26° | 17° | 79 mm | — | 85 |
| Sants-Montjuïc | 26° | 17° | 79 mm | — | 85 |
| Lleida | 27° | 15° | 41 mm | — | 85 |
| Empuriabrava | 25° | 15° | 65 mm | — | 85 |
| Ciutat Vella | 26° | 17° | 75 mm | — | 84 |
Festivals in Spain in September
- San Sebastián International Film Festival Annual film festival held in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- Festivity of ‘la Mare de Déu de la Salut’ of Algemesí Traditional festival in Algemesí, Spain
- Pontevedra Feira Franca Medieval festival in Pontevedra, Spain
- Albacete Fair Tourism in Spain
- FiraTàrrega Outdoor arts festival and market
- Moors and Christians of Villena Festival of Villena
- Festes del Tura
- Festa de la Fil·loxera Popular festival of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Spain in September?
Average daytime highs range from 25° in Empuriabrava to 29° in Maspalomas.
Can you swim in Spain in September?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Cala d'Or at about 25°.