Best Places to Visit in October
October is one of the most rewarding travel months. European crowds thin dramatically while temperatures remain warm. Fall foliage begins across North America and Japan. It is also the start of peak season in destinations like Egypt, Morocco, and the Indian subcontinent.
Europe
1 destinationAmericas
4 destinationsAsia
4 destinationsAfrica
8 destinations3Excellent15Excellent16Excellent17Excellent21Excellent24Excellent29Excellent30Excellent
LuxorEgypt
105°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Victoria FallsZimbabwe
104°F2 rain daysBusyAverage
LivingstoneZambia
104°F2 rain daysBusyAverage
SossusvleiNamibia
103°F1 rain daysBusyAverage
ChobeBotswana
104°F2 rain daysBusyAverage
AswanEgypt
108°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
HurghadaEgypt
93°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
WindhoekNamibia
95°F6 rain daysBusyAverage
Middle East
12 destinations1Excellent2Excellent4Excellent5Excellent6Excellent8Excellent9Excellent10Excellent12Excellent18Excellent22Excellent27Excellent
SalalahOman
93°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
RiyadhSaudi Arabia
102°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
AmmanJordan
101°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Dead SeaIsrael
100°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
AqabaJordan
97°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
AlUlaSaudi Arabia
103°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Tel AvivIsrael
96°F3 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
JerusalemIsrael
96°F3 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Wadi RumJordan
94°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
ShirazIran
89°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
PetraJordan
91°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Kuwait CityKuwait
101°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Oceania
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I travel in October?
The top-rated destinations for October based on weather, crowds, and cost are Salalah, Riyadh, Luxor, Amman, and Dead Sea. These destinations score highest on our composite travel index, which weighs temperature comfort, dry weather, daylight hours, crowd levels, and cost.
What are the cheapest places to visit in October?
Among the top-ranked destinations, the most budget-friendly options in October are Salalah, Riyadh, Luxor. These destinations have below-average accommodation and travel costs during this period.
Where is warm in October?
The warmest highly-rated destinations in October include Aswan (108°F), Luxor (105°F), Victoria Falls (104°F). Keep in mind that the best travel experience depends on more than temperature -- crowd levels, rainfall, and costs also matter.
Where can I avoid crowds in October?
For a quieter experience in October, consider Salalah, Riyadh, Luxor. These destinations have lower tourist volumes during this period while still offering favorable weather conditions.