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October · 15 top picks

Where to go in October

October is a transition month. Summer heat fades in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, leaving warm days and little rain, which is why Israel, Turkey, Morocco, Jordan and Cyprus all score high this month, with highs of 19 to 29°C and only 1 to 4 rain days. Cape Verde and Yemen stay dry and hot too. Further north, the picture changes fast. Norway, Finland and the Faroe Islands cool to 9 to 10°C with 12 to 20 rain days, and Svalbard sits near freezing. In the southern hemisphere, Brazil's wet season brings highs of 33°C and 17 rain days. October suits coastal and desert destinations more than northern Europe or tropical South America.

Top picks

Best places to go in October

Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.

  1. Israel 26°C

    1.Israel

    9.4/10

    Asia

    Top score of 9.4, with warm 26°C highs, only 2.1 rain days and 10.6 hours of sun.

    High / low
    26°C / 16°C
    Rain days
    2
    Sun daily
    10.6 hrs
    Israel guide →
  2. Morocco 23°C

    2.Morocco

    9.3/10

    Africa

    Scores 9.3, highs of 23.4°C and 10.2 sun hours make for comfortable travel weather.

    High / low
    23°C / 12°C
    Rain days
    3
    Sun daily
    10.2 hrs
    Morocco guide →
  3. Turkey 19°C

    3.Turkey

    9.3/10

    Asia

    Score of 9.3, mild highs of 19°C, only 3.5 rain days and a comfortable 10 hours of sun.

    High / low
    19°C / 7°C
    Rain days
    4
    Sun daily
    10.0 hrs
    Turkey guide →
  4. Cape Verde 27°C

    4.Cape Verde

    9.2/10

    Africa

    Highs around 27°C, rain on about 1 days.

    High / low
    27°C / 26°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    10.6 hrs
    Cape Verde guide →
  5. Jordan 27°C

    5.Jordan

    9.1/10

    Asia

    Scores 9.1, highs around 27°C and lows of 16°C, with only 1 rain day for clear sightseeing.

    High / low
    27°C / 16°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    10.6 hrs
    Jordan guide →
  6. Cyprus 29°C

    6.Cyprus

    9.0/10

    Europe

    Highest score at 9, with warm 28.5°C days, 17.2°C nights and just 3.6 rain days.

    High / low
    29°C / 17°C
    Rain days
    4
    Sun daily
    10.5 hrs
    Cyprus guide →
  7. Mexico 24°C

    7.Mexico

    8.9/10

    Americas

    Highs around 24°C, rain on about 5 days.

    High / low
    24°C / 12°C
    Rain days
    5
    Sun daily
    10.2 hrs
    Mexico guide →
  8. United States 21°C

    8.United States

    8.7/10

    Americas

    Highest score at 8.7, with mild highs of 21°C and lower rain days (6.6) than summer.

    High / low
    21°C / 11°C
    Rain days
    7
    Sun daily
    9.0 hrs
    United States guide →
  9. Spain 22°C

    9.Spain

    8.6/10

    Europe

    Scores 8.6 with highs near 21.5°C, a mild shift down from summer heat into comfortable autumn temperatures.

    High / low
    22°C / 11°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    8.6 hrs
    Spain guide →
  10. Algeria 26°C

    10.Algeria

    8.5/10

    Africa

    Score of 8.5, with warm highs of 26°C and sea temperature of 23°C, good for swimming.

    High / low
    26°C / 17°C
    Rain days
    6
    Sun daily
    9.9 hrs
    Algeria guide →
  11. Serbia 19°C

    11.Serbia

    8.5/10

    Europe

    Also scores 8.5, offering mild 19°C highs, only 41mm of rain and 7.3 rain days.

    High / low
    19°C / 10°C
    Rain days
    7
    Sun daily
    8.1 hrs
    Serbia guide →
  12. Bermuda 25°C

    12.Bermuda

    8.2/10

    Americas

    Top score of 8.2, with a warm 25.3°C high and sea at 25.9°C for swimming.

    High / low
    25°C / 24°C
    Rain days
    14
    Sun daily
    8.8 hrs
    Bermuda guide →
  13. Tonga 25°C

    13.Tonga

    7.9/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 25°C, rain on about 11 days.

    High / low
    25°C / 24°C
    Rain days
    11
    Sun daily
    10.2 hrs
    Tonga guide →
  14. Australia 23°C

    14.Australia

    7.6/10

    Oceania

    Score of 7.6, warming to 22.5°C highs with 10.4 sun hours as sea temp rises to 19.3°C.

    High / low
    23°C / 14°C
    Rain days
    11
    Sun daily
    10.4 hrs
    Australia guide →
  15. Fiji 29°C

    15.Fiji

    7.4/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 29°C, rain on about 14 days, sea 28°C.

    High / low
    29°C / 22°C
    Rain days
    14
    Sun daily
    10.5 hrs
    Fiji guide →

October

Warm & sunny

Highs of 24 °C or more and few rainy days.

October

Short-haul from Europe

Within about 3,500 km of central Europe.

Honest advice

Toughest weather in October

Places where the weather is usually at its worst this month.

Side by side

October weather comparison: top 10 destinations

Average weather of each destination's main city this month, and our month score out of 10.

October weather for the top 10 destinations
Destination Avg high Avg low Rainfall Sun hrs/day Sea temp October score
Israel 26°C 16°C 12 mm 10.6 hrs – 9.4
Morocco 23°C 12°C 19 mm 10.2 hrs – 9.3
Turkey 19°C 7°C 16 mm 10.0 hrs – 9.3
Cape Verde 27°C 26°C 12 mm 10.6 hrs – 9.2
Jordan 27°C 16°C 6 mm 10.6 hrs – 9.1
Cyprus 29°C 17°C 18 mm 10.5 hrs – 9.0
Mexico 24°C 12°C 37 mm 10.2 hrs – 8.9
United States 21°C 11°C 82 mm 9.0 hrs Inland 8.7
Spain 22°C 11°C 66 mm 8.6 hrs Inland 8.6
Algeria 26°C 17°C 38 mm 9.9 hrs 23°C 8.5

FAQ

Travelling in October

Where is warm in October?

Cyprus is the warmest pick, with highs of 28.5°C and only 3.6 rain days. Yemen, Cape Verde and Jordan are close behind, all above 26°C with very dry conditions. Yemen gets just 0.7 rain days, so if you want heat without rain, that's the top choice.

Is Brazil good to visit in October?

Not really, by the numbers. Brazil has a high of 32.8°C but also 17.4 rain days this month, the toughest rain total of any country in this data. The heat and frequent rain together make October a demanding month there.

Where has the toughest weather in October?

Svalbard and Jan Mayen and the Faroe Islands stand out. Svalbard averages just 0.6°C, and the Faroes see 20.2 rain days, the highest rain count in the pack. Norway and Finland are also cold, both under 11°C, so northern Europe is firmly into its dark, wet season by October.

Is Turkey good in October?

Yes, Turkey scores 9.3 out of 10 for October. Highs average 19.3°C with only 3.5 rain days, giving mild, mostly dry days that suit sightseeing and coastal walks better than peak summer heat.

Is Spain good in October?

Yes, Spain scores 8.6 for October with highs around 21.5°C. Rain is more frequent here than in other top picks, at 8.6 rain days, so pack for occasional showers alongside the mild temperatures.