Updated 2 Nov 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is September 2027 a good month to visit La Spezia?
Packed — the typical September day in La Spezia is busier than 82% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in September, that is the trade. If not, November is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against La Spezia's own year — not a headcount.
September is one of La Spezia's busiest months: warm and wet, around 25°C / 76°F with rain on about 9 days, and Packed on 10 of 30 days.
Probably not. The typical September day in La Spezia is Packed, and 20 of the 30 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 25 °C by day, with rain on about 9 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany. Cruise ships call on 22 of the 30 days, 3 at once on Tuesday 28 September. SEAFUTURE 2027 falls on 27–30 September. No week of September is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead. For similar weather with fewer people, come in October or April. The crush is at the village train platforms; the quiet is at the sanctuary trails above the villages.
In short, a hard sell — heavy crowds without the best of the weather.
Among the 12 months we forecast for La Spezia, September ranks 4th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Mon 6 Sep, busier than 96% of the year; its lightest is Thu 16 Sep at 53%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Pack for wet first — rain on 9 of 30 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.
See walking shoes →
How busy is La Spezia in September?
The busiest days are the 6th, 7th, 20th and 28th, and 16 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively. The calmest stretch is the 23rd–25th.
Cruise ships are in port on 22 of 30 days; the heaviest is Tue 28 Sep, 3 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 53% of the year and its heaviest at 96%, so where you land inside it matters. All five Wednesdays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 12 hours.
Either side of it, August is busier still and October is about half as busy.
The calmest days include the 16th, 17th and 23rd — 6 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
Wed 01 Sep Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–20:00
Record La Spezia on Wed 1 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,610 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 02 Sep Lively busier than 54% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record La Spezia on Thu 2 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 03 Sep Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Equinox — guest capacity 2,852 07:00–19:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 07:00–19:00
Record La Spezia on Fri 3 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,742 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 04 Sep Lively busier than 58% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 09:00–18:00
Record La Spezia on Sat 4 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–18:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 05 Sep Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record La Spezia on Sun 5 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,081 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 4 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 06 Sep Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 07:00–18:00
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 07:00–19:00
Record La Spezia on Mon 6 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,660 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: Germany school holidays; United States public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 5 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 07 Sep Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–19:00
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240
Record La Spezia on Tue 7 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,526 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 5 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 08 Sep Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–20:00
Record La Spezia on Wed 8 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,610 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 9 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 09 Sep Lively busier than 54% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record La Spezia on Thu 9 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 10 Sep Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–17:00
Record La Spezia on Fri 10 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,300 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 9 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 11 Sep Lively busier than 58% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Nautica — guest capacity 684
Record La Spezia on Sat 11 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 12 Sep Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Eclipse — guest capacity 2,850 07:00–19:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 07:00–19:00
Record La Spezia on Sun 12 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,740 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 11 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 13 Sep Busy busier than 69% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340
Record La Spezia on Mon 13 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,340 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 11 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 14 Sep Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓1
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240
Record La Spezia on Tue 14 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,240 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Thu 16 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 15 Sep Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–20:00
Record La Spezia on Wed 15 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,610 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 16 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 16 Sep Lively busier than 53% of days here
Record La Spezia on Thu 16 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 17 Sep Lively busier than 53% of days here
Record La Spezia on Fri 17 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 18 Sep Busy busier than 80% of days here · ⚓2
- Celebrity Apex — guest capacity 2,918 08:00–20:00
- Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 07:00–19:00
Record La Spezia on Sat 18 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,048 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 17 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 19 Sep Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓1
- Arvia — guest capacity 5,206
Record La Spezia on Sun 19 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,206 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 17 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 20 Sep Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 07:00–18:00
- Costa Fascinosa — guest capacity 3,014 08:00–18:00
Record La Spezia on Mon 20 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,414 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: Germany public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 19 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 21 Sep Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓2
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 07:00–19:00
Record La Spezia on Tue 21 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,070 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 22 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 22 Sep Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–20:00
Record La Spezia on Wed 22 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,610 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 23 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 23 Sep Lively busier than 53% of days here
Record La Spezia on Thu 23 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 24 Sep Lively busier than 53% of days here
Record La Spezia on Fri 24 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 25 Sep Lively busier than 53% of days here
Record La Spezia on Sat 25 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 26 Sep Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓3
- Explora I — size unknown (uncounted)
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record La Spezia on Sun 26 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,296 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. Nearest calmer day: Sat 25 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 27 Sep Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓3 · SEAFUTURE 2027
- Costa Fascinosa — guest capacity 3,014 08:00–18:00
- Crystal Symphony — guest capacity 606 07:00–21:00
- Mein Schiff 3 — guest capacity 2,506 07:00–19:00
Record La Spezia on Mon 27 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,126 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Why: SEAFUTURE 2027. Nearest calmer day: Sun 26 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 28 Sep Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3 · SEAFUTURE 2027
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240
- Oceania Nautica — guest capacity 684
- Resilient Lady — guest capacity 2,770 08:00–19:00
Record La Spezia on Tue 28 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,694 guests at double occupancy. Why: SEAFUTURE 2027. Nearest calmer day: Wed 29 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 29 Sep Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1 · SEAFUTURE 2027
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–20:00
Record La Spezia on Wed 29 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,610 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Why: SEAFUTURE 2027. Nearest calmer day: Thu 30 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 30 Sep Lively busier than 53% of days here · SEAFUTURE 2027
Record La Spezia on Thu 30 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: SEAFUTURE 2027. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/la-spezia-cinque-terre/#d-2027-09-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of September is quietest in La Spezia?
No week of September is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Tue 28 Sep — 3 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- Need flexibility? The 23rd–25th is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
September weather in La Spezia
Comfortably warm — around 25°C / 76°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 9 days, so keep a layer handy.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about La Spezia in September
Based on: Italy's public holidays · school vacations across France and Germany · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
