Where to go in October
Are you planning a honeymoon holiday in October but not sure where to go?
If so, look no further – our warm weather world-wide guide brings you the best destinations to visit in October when the skies are mainly clear and sunny, the temperature is warm to hot (rather than scorching) and the chance of rain is minimal or not at all.
Note: Weather data shows what you can expect on average in October at each destination, including night-time low temperature, daytime high temperature, hours of sunshine, days of rainfall, total monthly rainfall and sea temperature. To see more detailed weather information click on a destination.
AsiaThe continuing monsoonal rains make most of Southeast Asia unpleasant for travel in October: the exception is Bali in Indonesia, which transitions from the dry season to the hot, wet season. |
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| Bali | 24°C (75°F) | 31°C (87°F) | 9 hrs | 6 days ≤ 90 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
AustraliaThis is a great month to visit Australia with favourable weather everywhere, especially in Queensland and the northern region of Western Australia, when you can expect hot weather, clear sunny days and little or no rainfall. |
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| Darwin | 24°C (75°F) | 33°C (91°F) | 9 hrs | 5 days ≤ 51 mm | 29°C (84°F) |
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| Broome | 23°C (73°F) | 33°C (91°F) | 11 hrs | 0 days ≤ 0 mm | 27°C (80°F) |
| Coral Bay | 16°C (60°F) | 33°C (91°F) | 12 hrs | 0 days ≤ 0 mm | 23°C (73°F) |
| Exmouth | 16°C (60°F) | 33°C (91°F) | 12 hrs | 0 days ≤ 0 mm | 23°C (73°F) |
| Monkey Mia | 15°C (59°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 11 hrs | 1 day ≤ 5 mm | 20°C (68°F) |
| Turquoise Bay | 16°C (60°F) | 33°C (91°F) | 12 hrs | 0 days ≤ 0 mm | 23°C (73°F) |
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| Cairns | 20°C (68°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 9 hrs | 6 days ≤ 41 mm | 26°C (79°F) |
| Port Douglas | 23°C (73°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 9 hrs | 7 days ≤ 46 mm | 26°C (79°F) |
| Airlie Beach | 17°C (62°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 hrs | 4 days ≤ 25 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
| Hamilton Island | 22°C (72°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 hrs | 3 days ≤ 13 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
| The Whitsundays | 22°C (72°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 hrs | 3 days ≤ 13 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
| Noosa Heads | 17°C (62°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 9 hrs | 8 days ≤ 82 mm | 22°C (71°F) |
| Gold Coast | 17°C (62°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 8 hrs | 6 days ≤ 87 mm | 23°C (73°F) |
South PacificThis is the best time to visit several of the South Pacific islands, including Fiji, and the French Polynesian islands of Bora Bora, Moorea and Tahiti. You can expect warm, dry weather tempered by refreshing sea breezes, with mild night-time temperates. The Cook Islands, New Caledonia, Tonga and Vanuatu are slightly cooler. |
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| Bora Bora | 24°C (75°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 7 hrs | 7 days ≤ 60 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Moorea | 22°C (71°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 8 hrs | 8 days ≤ 63 mm | 27°C (80°F) |
| Tahiti | 22°C (71°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 8 hrs | 8 days ≤ 66 mm | 27°C (80°F) |
| Cook Islands | 20°C (68°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 6 hrs | 8 days ≤ 80 mm | 24°C (75°F) |
| Fiji | 22°C (71°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 7 hrs | 7 days ≤ 77 mm | 26°C (79°F) |
| New Caledonia | 19°C (66°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 8 hrs | 5 days ≤ 45 mm | 23°C (73°F) |
| Tonga | 20°C (68°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 hrs | 6 days ≤ 58 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
| Vanuatu | 18°C (64°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 8 hrs | 6 days ≤ 62 mm | 26°C (79°F) |
EuropeAlthough Autumn, October is still a good time to visit Spain and the eastern Mediterranean, where the weather is still warm and sunny during the day, albeit slightly cooler overnight and the holiday crowds have mostly returned home. |
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| Ayia Napa | 17°C (62°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 9 hrs | 2 days ≤ 15 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
| Paphos | 17°C (62°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 hrs | 3 days ≤ 19 mm | 24°C (75°F) |
| Protaras | 17°C (62°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 9 hrs | 2 days ≤ 15 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
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| Antalya | 15°C (59°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 8 hrs | 6 days ≤ 75 mm | 24°C (75°F) |
| Bodrum | 16°C (60°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 7 hrs | 5 days ≤ 40 mm | 21°C (69°F) |
| Kusadasi | 14°C (57°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 8 hrs | 5 days ≤ 42 mm | 22°C (71°F) |
| Oludeniz | 14°C (57°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 8 hrs | 4 days ≤ 49 mm | 24°C (75°F) |
| Marmaris | 16°C (60°F) | 26°C (76°F) | 7 hrs | 6 days ≤ 80 mm | 23°C (73°F) |
| Side | 17°C (62°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 8 hrs | 6 days ≤ 75 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
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| Rhodes | 19°C (66°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 11 hrs | 3 days ≤ 45 mm | 23°C (73°F) |
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| Sicily | 17°C (62°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 7 hrs | 8 days ≤ 80 mm | 22°C (71°F) |
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| Alicante | 15°C (59°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 7 hrs | 4 days ≤ 25 mm | 22°C (71°F) |
| Costa del Sol | 15°C (59°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 7 hrs | 4 days ≤ 55 mm | 20°C (68°F) |
| Malaga | 15°C (59°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 7 hrs | 4 days ≤ 55 mm | 22°C (71°F) |
| Marbella | 15°C (59°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 7 hrs | 6 days ≤ 55 mm | 22°C (71°F) |
| Mallorca | 14°C (57°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 7 hrs | 4 days ≤ 50 mm | 22°C (71°F) |
| Ibiza | 17°C (62°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 7 hrs | 5 days ≤ 70 mm | 22°C (71°F) |
| Tenerife – Canary Islands | 20°C (68°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 7 hrs | 3 days ≤ 25 mm | 23°C (73°F) |
Africa & Indian OceanOctober is an excellent time to visit the Seychelles (despite occasional rain showers), Mauritius, Zanzibar, Morocco and Egypt. |
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| Agadir – Morocco | 16°C (60°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 8 hrs | 3 days ≤ 20 mm | 20°C (68°F) |
| Mauritius | 21°C (69°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 8 hrs | 2 days ≤ 9 mm | 24°C (75°F) |
| Seychelles | 24°C (75°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 7 hrs | 10 days ≤ 83 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Sharm el-Sheikh | 23°C (73°F) | 32°C (89°F) | 8 hrs | 1 day ≤ 2 mm | 27°C (80°F) |
| Zanzibar | 22°C (71°F) | 31°C (87°F) | 8 hrs | 9 days ≤ 95 mm | 26°C (78°F) |
CaribbeanThe Caribbean is still hot and mostly wet during October — June through November marks the official hurricane season. However, both Aruba and the Bahamas are considered year-round destinations despite the hot weather. |
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| Aruba | 26°C (78°F) | 32°C (89°F) | 8 hrs | 7 days ≤ 75 mm | 29°C (84°F) |
North AmericaLos Angeles and the islands of Hawaii offer perfect weather conditions in October. |
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| Los Angeles | 15°C (59°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 8 hrs | 2 days ≤ 12 mm | 18°C (64°F) |
| O’ahu – Hawaii | 23°C (73°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 8 hrs | 8 days ≤ 40 mm | 27°C (80°F) |
South AmericaRio de Janeiro in Brazil offers excellent weather for a holiday in October. |
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| Rio de Janeiro | 21°C (69°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 5 hrs | 11 days ≤ 90 mm | 22°C (71°F) |
Places to avoid in October
Most of Southeast Asia and the Caribbean – it's mainly hot, wet and windy – except for islands outside the hurricane belt, such as Aruba.
Weather by month
Source: Our weather guide is produced from official weather observations sourced from the national weather services of each respective country. This includes historical climate data averaged over a 10 to 30-year period.
Latest update: Where to go in October: 12 July, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.