Is Europe very rainy in September?

It will vary from possibly chilly and wet in the north to warm, maybe hot, and probably sunny in Rome. Bring a pair of each. I have never traveled to Europe (or most anywhere else) with only one pair of shoes. You always want a backup pair in case one gets soaked.

Thanks, Nancy! I'm actually trying to decide between bringing fully enclosed/waterproof walking shoes and flats (so I can get into restaurants) or sandals and flats. I'll be purchasing all new shoes (I wear flip flops at home), so I'm trying to keep it to two pairs!

Kaeleku, you seem like a real joy. Every location that I know of has rainy seasons and dry seasons.

Plan for any weather! Its easy to pack flip flops- it doesn't matter what time of year were traveling I always bring a pair if its just going down to breakfast to wear them. Just make sure whatever you get is easy to pack and wear the bulkier ones on the plane. That time of year you shouldn't need rain boots anywhere- maybe just a pair of Keens or Merrels- something like that and put some waterproof spray on them. You'll be fine.

Thanks Aly! For now I'll go for the enclosed walking shoes and flats! I'll grab a pair of sandals a little later just to have all my bases covered!

Rome will still be hot in September .

Paris and London may be lovely and fair , or possibly some rain .

Dublin , count on rain but celebrate if you are lucky and don't get any . First time we went to Dublin was in August and it was cool rainy several days . Last year we went in May, and it was sunny and lovely , but the news called it a freakish heat wave lol

You appear to be touring major cities. In urban areas you're not at risk of hypothermia given that the four cities named are at low elevation and September is the end of summer, not winter. Average lows for September will typically be above 10 and those would be night time temps.

Dublin: https://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/Dublin/statistics.html

London: https://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/England/London/statistics.html

Paris: https://www.yr.no/place/France/%C3%8Ele-de-France/Paris/statistics.html

Rome: https://www.yr.no/place/Italy/Lazio/Rome/statistics.html

Also, don't worry about needing special shoes to get into a restaurant. Unless you're going to some multi-Michelin-star place you probably won't have a problem.

Global warming and weirdness happen all over....check the weather a few days before you leave.

Only Rome may be hot in early September, I was there later in the month in 2016 and it was COLD and wet.

Your post highlights the difference between most Americans and most Europeans! Us Europeans, undertaking a trip of presumably at least 2 weeks duration and covering such varied climates would have no problem in deciding what to pack, as we would have a large enough check in bag that we would be able to pack sufficient choice of clothing and footwear for the whole 2 weeks. Who wants to spend half the holiday worrying about doing your washing?

I would pack a completely different wardrobe if going to Dublin than Rome in September ie 2 pairs of waterproof shoes and long trousers, a fleece and a waterproof coat for Dublin and shorts, sandals and tshirts for Rome.

All travel bags these days have wheels, so it's easy to transport a larger bag, plus it only saves 5 minutes getting out of the airport. Then you won't feel embarrassed by not having the right clothing with you at any of your destinations.

I agree with Pat on the weather. I would bring the most comfortable shoes that you have as you'll likely be walking a great deal. At home and when I travel, I keep a portable backpack in my handbag which goes into it's own pouch and takes up almost no room. If I stop at a store, it comes out to carry what I purchase. When I travel, it comes with me along with a pair of ballet flats which fold almost flat. If I feel it's more appropriate to wear a better shoe, before I enter, I put the my ballet flats on and my shoes into the backpack. If you wear a bulky shoe on the plane and take them off, the ballet flats are also easier to slip on if you want to move about the cabin. As far as clothing, layers are always easiest so you can remove or add as you need.

Thanks to global warming in the last 10 years Septembers have been beautiful summer months all over Europe! In many places it's now become part of the high season (not as hot as July and August anymore, still very warm, sunny)...

The one time we travelled around Europe from mid-Sept to early Oct, I only took my ankle boots and kicked myself for not taking sandals as it was still really warm - this was France, Germany, Austria, northern Italy, Switzerland, UK...I almost broke down and bought myself some sandals but didn't wan to get blisters from breaking in a new pair, so I suffered thru it, hot feet and all...

Dublin and London are pretty rainy any time of year. If those are in your itinerary, think of bringing shoes you would walk in on a rainy day at home, plus quick drying pants and a good rain coat. Paris is pretty nice in September, most likely (but not necessarily) cooler and some chance of rain but also chance you won't get any. Rome will still be warm, you may get some rain. More likely you will feel hot compared to everywhere else you visited.

September is often one of the driest months in London, usually much nicer than August. No guarantees though.

Nigel, a local, probably knows best. Here's what the government says: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk/regional-climates/so#rainfall

Interesting UK Met climate commentary:

Southern England is susceptible to summer thunderstorms, especially at
inland locations. The associated high intensity rainfall can also
result in flooding, but this is usually short-lived. Noteworthy
examples include the storm at Hampstead (Greater London) on 14 August
1975, when 169 mm fell in 2.5 hours, and one at Bracknell (Berkshire)
on 7 May 2000 when 65 mm occurred in 1 hour. The intense thunderstorms
that broke out during the afternoon and evening of the 18 July 1955
resulted in rainfalls of over 175 mm in south Dorset. The highest was
a remarkable 279.4 mm at Martinstown, near Dorchester and this is the
highest daily fall ever recorded in the UK.

And if you are into graphs the UK Met site has a lot of graphs including monthly temperature and rainfall means and extremes.

"....Is Europe very rainy in September?..."

You do know how big Europe is and how many climate zones it consists of don't you?

"....Is Europe very rainy in September?..."

You do know how big Europe is and how many climate zones it consists of don't you?

JC, you do know that I listed each city I'm visiting, right? A+ for reading comprehension. Thank you everyone else!

I think that much like myself JC was observing the title of the thread, "Is Europe very rainy in September?".

And I agree that Europe is a very large place - all the way from Gibraltar to the Urals.

You did elaborate in the detail of the question, but the title of the thread is extremely broad.

@vitani88: Don't take it personally. Kaeleku and JC gave you a bit of an ironic answer, but basically, they are right. Even with your list of cities, that does not really reduce the number of climate zones for you a whole lot. O.k., so now you know you probably won't need to be prepared for snow, but that's about it. How is that any help for you?

In your reply to Kaeleku, you write:

Every location that I know of has rainy seasons and dry seasons.

That may be true for Southern Europe but it certainly isn't for Northern Europe. We may have a dry summer and a wet winter. Or vice versa. Or a dry spring and a wet fall. Or vice versa.

@Jennifer: Us Europeans would not travel to Dublin and Rome on the same trip. ;-)

We might travel to the Niagara Falls and the Golden Gate Bridge on the same trip, but that's a completely different matter! :-)

Vittani88-- weather.com has historical data for just about anywhere. Great resource to look at what weather has been in the past year, with daily reports and long term general averages---- Hopefully you are using all 30 days of Sept for your wide ranging trip

Jennifer- What airport do you use that a trip to baggage claim adds just 5 minutes? Most airports I have been to, just getting to baggage claim takes longer than that, versus just walking out with carry ons.

Weather systems can change like a flash from morning to evening in any of the cities you mentioned.
It would be wise to check a live weather channel two or three days out, before you decide what to pack. It might rain lightly for about an hour, or might rain all day.
You will be walking literally for many miles in any city you visit, so plan on taking well-broken in walking shoes. Socks are important, too. If you decide to bring leather walking shoes, wear them on the plane, and if you decide to bring sneaker-type walking shoes, pack them.
A pair of sandals won't hurt, but probably will be a little too chilly in September.
I've never heard of anyone being turned away for wearing "inappropriate shoes" in restaurants - even Michelin-starred ones.

Thick soles are the most important consideration for me. I've never been made to feel uncomfortable in a restaurant or concert, or even opera, by my shoes, but thin soles and European paving have given me more than a few uncomfortable, no make that painful, hours.