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October · 15 top picks

Where to go in October

October is a month of shoulder-season calm. Summer heat has eased across the Mediterranean and Middle East, while Northern Europe slides toward cold, wet autumn. Israel, Turkey, Morocco, Jordan and Cyprus all post highs between 19°C and 28°C with few rain days, making this a strong month for desert, coastal and city trips. Cape Verde and Yemen stay warm and dry too, and Mexico and the United States offer mild, pleasant conditions as hurricane risk fades. Spain still reaches 21.5°C despite more frequent rain. Conditions turn tougher further north: Norway, Finland, the Faroe Islands and Svalbard see highs near or below 10°C with frequent rain or snow. Brazil, meanwhile, runs hot and very wet, with 32.8°C highs and rain on more than half the days.

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: warm 26°C highs, lows of 16°C, 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°C, cooler 12°C nights and about 3 rain days.

    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

    Scores 9.3. Milder highs of 19°C, just 3.5 rain days and 10 hours of daily 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, with warm highs of 27°C, cooler lows of 16°C and only 1.1 rain days.

    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

    Top score of 9: highs of 28.5°C, lows of 17.2°C, 3.6 rain days and 10.5 hours of sun.

    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

    Top score of 8.7. Mild highs of 21°C, lows of 11°C, 9 sun hours and only 6.6 rain days.

    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. Madrid has mild highs of 21.5°C, but expect 8.6 rain days and 66 mm of rain.

    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, warm highs of 25.5°C, sea at 23°C and just 6 rain days.

    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

    Shares the highest score of 8.5, with mild 18.6°C highs and just 7.3 rain days, the driest month.

    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 highs of 25°C and sea at 26°C, though 169 mm makes it the wettest month.

    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

    Scores 7.6, with warm 22.5°C highs and 10.4 sun hours, but about 11 rain days in Sydney.

    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, Yemen and Cape Verde are among the warmest picks, with highs of 28.5°C, 28.3°C and 27.1°C. Israel and Jordan also stay hot, both above 26°C, and Jordan gets only 1.1 rain days, so it's warm and dry.

Is Brazil good to visit in October?

Brazil scores just 1.1 for October, the lowest in the data. The month brings a high of 32.8°C paired with 17.4 rain days, so heat and frequent rain combine to make conditions difficult for travel.

Where is the weather toughest in October?

Svalbard and Jan Mayen has the hardest conditions, with a high of only 0.6°C. The Faroe Islands are close behind at 9.2°C with 20.2 rain days, and Finland and Norway sit around 9-10°C too, so northern Europe turns cold and wet this month.

Which country has the least rain in October?

Yemen has the fewest rain days, just 0.7, and a high of 28.3°C, making it the driest warm option in the data. Jordan and Cape Verde are also low-rain choices, with 1.1 and 1.3 rain days.

Is Spain good for an October trip?

Spain scores 8.6, placing it among the better October destinations. Expect a high of 21.5°C but also 8.6 rain days, more rain than warmer options like Morocco or Cyprus, so pack for some wet spells alongside mild days.