Where is it warm in October?
In October , and extend the summer, and the Red Sea in stays hot. The Canaries with and begin their high season, while and tempt with golden autumn days.
Sun & beach
Where is it warm enough for a beach holiday in October?
In October the warmth moves south: Turkey, Cyprus, the Canaries and the Red Sea stay warm, while the northern Mediterranean cools down. Measured over the past 10 years: Hurghada was both the warmest (avg. 31 °C by day) and had the fewest rain days (0.2 rain days).
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Hidden gems
Hidden gems for October
on the Lycian coast and south of Sicily still have swimming weather in October, but hardly any crowds. Measured over the past 10 years: Kaş was both the warmest (avg. 24 °C by day) and had the fewest rain days (5.6 rain days).
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Long-haul
Long-haul in October: where is it in season?
becomes bearable again after the summer, and the season begins.
City breaks
City break in October: where to go?
Autumn city breaks: , and are still mild in October, and often has clear autumn days. Measured over the past 10 years: Seville was both the warmest (avg. 28 °C by day) and had the fewest rain days (6.6 rain days).
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Mountains & nature
Where to go in the mountains in October?
After the monsoon, the best trekking season begins in Nepal – around the views of the Himalayas are often clear now.
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The 12 destinations with the best weather
Popular destinations in October, sorted by our weather score from the measurements of the past 10 years: pleasant warmth (24–29 °C by day), no tropical nights, little rain, low humidity and a warm sea give up to 100 points.
| # | Destination | Score | Weather | Avg. max | Avg. min | Rain days | Sea temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇸 Puerto del CarmenLanzarote, Spain | 93 | 24.1° | 21.5° | 1.6 | – | |
| 2 | 🇲🇦 TaghazoutMorocco | 91 | 23.8° | 20.1° | 2.5 | – | |
| 3 | 🇨🇾 Ayia NapaCyprus | 90 | 27.7° | 22.5° | 2.9 | 26.1 °C | |
| 4 | 🇨🇾 PaphosCyprus | 89 | 25.8° | 19.5° | 4.1 | 25.5 °C | |
| 5 | 🇹🇷 SideTurkish Riviera, Turkey | 87 | 25.4° | 14.8° | 5.3 | 25.9 °C | |
| 6 | 🇹🇷 BodrumAegean, Turkey | 87 | 25.1° | 19.0° | 3.9 | 23.0 °C | |
| 7 | 🇪🇸 CorralejoFuerteventura, Spain | 87 | 24.2° | 21.5° | 1.2 | – | |
| 8 | 🇪🇸 Puerto de la CruzTenerife, Spain | 87 | 23.9° | 21.1° | 4.1 | – | |
| 9 | 🇹🇷 AntalyaTurkish Riviera, Turkey | 86 | 27.1° | 15.0° | 4.8 | – | |
| 10 | 🇪🇸 Costa AdejeTenerife, Spain | 86 | 24.5° | 22.2° | 3.1 | – | |
| 11 | 🇯🇴 AqabaJordan | 85 | 30.7° | 16.7° | 1.4 | – | |
| 12 | 🇲🇦 MarrakeshMorocco | 85 | 29.2° | 15.7° | 4.4 | – |
Frequently asked questions about the weather in October
- Where is the weather best in October?
- By our weather score – pleasant warmth, little rain, low humidity and a warm sea, measured over the past 10 years – Puerto del Carmen (93/100), Taghazout (91/100) and Ayia Napa (90/100) come out on top in October.
- Where is it warmest in October?
- The highest daytime temperatures in October over the past 10 years were in Dubai (35 °C), Sharm el-Sheikh (33 °C) and Marsa Alam (32 °C).
- Where does it rain least in October?
- Among destinations with at least 20 °C by day, Hurghada (0.2), Sharm el-Sheikh (0.2) and Marsa Alam (0.4) had the fewest rain days in October.
- Where is the sea warmest in October?
- The warmest sea temperatures in October over the past 10 years were at Marsa Alam (28 °C), Hurghada (27 °C) and Ayia Napa (26 °C).
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