SeasonMapGirona weather in September
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September in Girona: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Girona · #365 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Girona in September
Notes from nearby Barcelona (86 km away)
Girona doesn't have its own notes for September yet — these are about Barcelona, close enough to share the season.
September is when Barcelona's sea is at its best — the forum is unanimous that the Mediterranean is at its warmest now and into October, around 25°C, warmer than it manages at any point in summer. The air is a different story across the month: the opening days can push near 30°C, hot enough that regulars say sightseeing stops being enjoyable, while late September settles into the low-to-mid 20s and is the better bet. One practical catch — the city's outdoor public pools mostly close during September, some by mid-month, so the beach is the dependable option.
Other months in Girona
Girona's forum describes May as genuinely split — early May can be cool and rainy, while the back half turns noticeably more summery and reliable. Regulars point to the city's Temps de Flors flower festival as a highlight worth timing a visit around, and flag the sea as still too cold for swimming this early, making May better suited to walking and sightseeing than the beach.
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Girona climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 75°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 70 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Girona in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Spain, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Girona's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherGirona's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Girona in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Emporda grape harvest
25 Aug – 5 Oct · usuallyThe vineyards between here and the Alberes are picked from late August, early because the tramuntana dries the fruit. The cellars around Peralada open for it.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Girona — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Girona?
Girona in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Girona?
- September in Girona: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Girona on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Girona in September?
- In September, Girona averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 13.5°C, with about 70.1 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Girona in September?
- Girona has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in September.
Other months in Girona
Compare Girona in September
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — September
Within 300 km: Barcelona's La Mercè on 23–27 Sep, and Soldeu's Summer lifts and trails around 20 Jun – 15 Sep.