ExploBest time to visit · October
Where to go in October
43 countries are in their best months in October. Pick one, then check the visa rules for your passport.
Top picks for October
- ItalyWarm days before and after the summer crushApr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- SpainMild spring and golden autumnApr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- GreeceWarm sea, thinner crowdsMay–Jun, Sep–Oct
- PortugalWarm days and fewer crowdsApr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- AlbaniaEmpty beaches and mild mountainsMay–Jun, Sep–Oct
- MaltaWarm sea, comfortable sightseeingApr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- CyprusSunny and warm, but not scorchingMar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- TürkiyeComfortable weather for ruins and bazaarsApr–May, Sep–Nov
- GeorgiaMountain hikes and wine harvestMay–Jun, Sep–Oct
- ArmeniaMild weather for monasteries and hikesMay–Jun, Sep–Oct
- JapanCherry blossom or autumn leavesMar–May, Oct–Nov
- South KoreaSpring blossom or crisp autumnApr–May, Sep–Nov
What changes in October
Compared with September and November.
Africa in October 13
- BotswanaDry-season safaris in the Okavango
- EgyptCooler months for temples and desert
- EthiopiaDry season for the highlands
- KenyaDry season and the Great Migration
- MadagascarDry season for lemurs and baobabs
- MauritiusWarm, dry and outside cyclone season
- MoroccoWarm days, not scorching
- NamibiaDry season, wildlife at waterholes
- SeychellesCalm seas between the trade winds
- TanzaniaDry-season safaris
- TunisiaWarm beaches and Sahara trips
- ZambiaDry-season safaris
- ZimbabweVictoria Falls and safaris
Asia in October 14
- ArmeniaMild weather for monasteries and hikes
- BhutanClear skies and festival season
- ChinaMild weather between hot summers and cold winters
- GeorgiaMountain hikes and wine harvest
- IndiaCool, dry season
- IsraelWarm but not scorching
- JapanCherry blossom or autumn leaves
- JordanIdeal for Petra and Wadi Rum
- NepalClear Himalayan views for trekking
- OmanWarm days, cool desert nights
- South KoreaSpring blossom or crisp autumn
- TaiwanMild and dry, outside typhoon season
- TürkiyeComfortable weather for ruins and bazaars
- UzbekistanThe Silk Road in mild weather
Europe in October 7
North America in October 1
- United StatesShoulder seasons in most regions
Oceania in October 4
South America in October 4
Can you go?
A great month does not help if you need a visa you cannot get in time. Where can I go? filters these places by your passport and the entry rule, and the visa checker answers it for one trip.
Questions
Where is the best place to travel in October?
Italy (warm days before and after the summer crush), Spain (mild spring and golden autumn), Greece (warm sea, thinner crowds) and Portugal (warm days and fewer crowds). These are the most visited of the 43 countries in our data that are in season in October.
How many countries are good to visit in October?
43 of the 104 countries with season data are in their best months in October. Asia has the most, with 14.
Which places come into season in October?
11 countries come into season in October: Japan, India, Nepal, Taiwan, Oman, Bhutan, Egypt and Seychelles and more.
Which places end their best months after October?
21 countrys have their last good month in October: Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Albania, Georgia, Armenia and China and more.
Is this a forecast?
No. The months are general guidance on weather, crowds and wildlife, hand-picked per country. Each country guide shows what the weather actually did last year and a live forecast for the capital.
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Get ExploBest months are hand-curated general guidance from the Explo app, not a forecast. Conditions vary by region inside a country.