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October · 15 top picks

Where to go in October

October brings mild, fairly dry weather to many places. Chile tops the list, with highs near 22°C and only 1.5 rain days. The eastern Mediterranean is also at its best. Israel reaches about 26°C with 2.1 rain days, Cyprus about 25°C, and Turkey about 19°C with 3.5 rain days. Spain, Italy, Georgia and Nepal also score well. Avoid the hot, wet tropics this month. Haiti has 20.5 rain days and Brazil 17.4, with highs above 32°C. The far north is cold and grey. Finland and Norway see highs of only 9–10°C, with 12.9 and 11.6 rain days.

Top picks

Best places to go in October

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

  1. Chile 22°C

    1.Chile

    9.7/10

    Americas

    Highs around 22°C, rain on about 2 days.

    High / low
    22°C / 11°C
    Rain days
    2
    Sun daily
    11.9 hrs
    Chile guide →
  2. Israel 26°C

    2.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 →
  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. Cyprus 25°C

    4.Cyprus

    8.8/10

    Europe

    Joint top score of 8.8. Warm highs of 25.1°C, 10.6 sun hours and just 29 mm of rain.

    High / low
    25°C / 15°C
    Rain days
    6
    Sun daily
    10.6 hrs
    Cyprus guide →
  5. United States 21°C

    5.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 →
  6. Spain 22°C

    6.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 →
  7. Madagascar 25°C

    7.Madagascar

    8.5/10

    Africa

    Highs around 25°C, rain on about 7 days.

    High / low
    25°C / 12°C
    Rain days
    7
    Sun daily
    11.9 hrs
    Madagascar guide →
  8. Georgia 19°C

    8.Georgia

    8.2/10

    Asia

    Scores 8.2, with mild Tbilisi highs of 19°C, lows of 10°C and about 9 rain days in the month.

    High / low
    19°C / 10°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    8.0 hrs
    Georgia guide →
  9. Gibraltar 22°C

    9.Gibraltar

    8.1/10

    Europe

    Highs around 22°C, rain on about 9 days.

    High / low
    22°C / 17°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    9.1 hrs
    Gibraltar guide →
  10. Fiji 29°C

    10.Fiji

    7.7/10

    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 →
  11. Australia 21°C

    11.Australia

    7.5/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 21°C, rain on about 8 days, sea 17°C.

    High / low
    21°C / 12°C
    Rain days
    8
    Sun daily
    11.0 hrs
    Australia guide →
  12. Egypt 31°C

    12.Egypt

    7.4/10

    Africa

    Highs around 31°C, rain on about 1 days.

    High / low
    31°C / 20°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    10.7 hrs
    Egypt guide →
  13. Bermuda 25°C

    13.Bermuda

    7.3/10

    Americas

    Highs around 25°C, rain on about 14 days.

    High / low
    25°C / 24°C
    Rain days
    14
    Sun daily
    8.8 hrs
    Bermuda guide →
  14. Ethiopia 18°C

    14.Ethiopia

    7.0/10

    Africa

    Highs around 18°C, rain on about 18 days.

    High / low
    18°C / 9°C
    Rain days
    18
    Sun daily
    11.0 hrs
    Ethiopia guide →
  15. Papua New Guinea 23°C

    15.Papua New Guinea

    7.0/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 23°C, rain on about 29 days.

    High / low
    23°C / 18°C
    Rain days
    29
    Sun daily
    9.6 hrs
    Papua New Guinea 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
Chile 22°C 11°C 9 mm 11.9 hrs – 9.7
Israel 26°C 16°C 12 mm 10.6 hrs – 9.4
Turkey 19°C 7°C 16 mm 10.0 hrs – 9.3
Cyprus 25°C 15°C 29 mm 10.6 hrs – 8.8
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
Madagascar 25°C 12°C 49 mm 11.9 hrs – 8.5
Georgia 19°C 10°C 59 mm 8.0 hrs – 8.2
Gibraltar 22°C 17°C 88 mm 9.1 hrs Inland 8.1
Fiji 29°C 22°C 103 mm 10.5 hrs 28°C 7.7

FAQ

Travelling in October

Where is warm in October?

Israel is the warmest of the top-rated countries in October, with highs of 26.4°C and only 2.1 rain days. Madagascar (25.2°C), Cyprus (25.1°C) and Nepal (24.4°C) are close behind. Brazil (32.8°C) and Haiti (32.1°C) are hotter, but we rate both as places to avoid. Brazil has 17.4 rain days and Haiti has 20.5.

Is Chile good in October?

Yes. Chile is our top pick for October, with a score of 9.7. Highs reach about 22.3°C, which is comfortable for walking and sightseeing. Rain is rare, with just 1.5 rain days in the month. That is the driest figure of any country on our October list.

Where should I avoid travelling in October?

Brazil, Haiti, Finland, Greenland and Norway score lowest in October. Brazil (1.1) and Haiti (1.4) are hot and very wet, with 17.4 and 20.5 rain days. Finland (1.8) and Norway (2.9) are cool and damp, with highs of about 9°C to 10°C. Greenland (2.8) is far too cold, with highs of -24.9°C.

Is Norway or Finland good in October?

No, neither is a good choice in October. Finland scores 1.8, with highs of 9.1°C, 12.9 rain days and a sea temperature of 10.6°C. Norway scores 2.9, with highs of 10.1°C and 11.6 rain days. For better weather in Europe, head south to Cyprus or Spain.

Is southern Europe good in October?

Yes, several southern European countries rate as best in October. Cyprus is the warmest at 25.1°C, with 6.1 rain days. Spain reaches 21.5°C with 8.6 rain days, and Gibraltar reaches 21.6°C. Italy (18.9°C, 10.3 rain days) and Croatia (17.4°C, 9.5 rain days) are cooler and wetter, so pack a light rain jacket.