Where to go on holiday in October
382 of our destinations have good weather in October, and 106 of them are at their very best. For sun without a long flight, Cairo in Egypt is about 31°C, around 5 hours from London. On a budget? Kathmandu costs about £35 a day.
Top picks for October
- Best month
Petra
Jordan
Ancient rock‑cut city and desert landscapes.
- ☀️ October: about 26°C, dry
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 5h from London
- Best month
Marrakech
Morocco
Markets, palaces, desert trips, and warm weather.
- ☀️ October: about 27°C, dry
- 💷 About £60 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Las Vegas
United States
Entertainment capital with casinos and shows.
- ☀️ October: about 27°C, dry
- 💷 About £195 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Tokyo
Japan
A futuristic megacity blending neon districts, traditional temples, and world‑class food.
- 🌧️ October: about 22°C, very wet
- 💷 About £125 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
- Best month
Kyoto
Japan
Historic temples, bamboo forests, and traditional Japanese culture.
- 🌧️ October: about 20°C, very wet
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Madrid
Spain
Spain’s capital with grand boulevards, world‑class museums, and energetic nightlife.
- ⛅ October: about 20°C, some rain
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Paris
France
Iconic landmarks, world-class museums, romantic streets, and vibrant café culture.
- ⛅ October: about 16°C, some rain
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 1h from London
- Best month
Lisbon
Portugal
A sunny capital with historic neighbourhoods, ocean views, and vibrant food culture.
- 🌦️ October: about 22°C, rainy
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Rome
Italy
Ancient ruins, Renaissance art, and iconic landmarks in Italy’s historic capital.
- 🌦️ October: about 22°C, rainy
- 💷 About £135 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Grand Canyon
United States
Vast red-rock canyon with breathtaking viewpoints and hiking trails.
- ⛅ October: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £170 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Ha Long Bay
Vietnam
Thousands of limestone islands best explored on an overnight cruise.
- 🌦️ October: about 28°C, rainy
- 💷 About £40 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Skyscraper skyline, dim sum, markets and harbour views.
- ☀️ October: about 28°C, some rain
- 💷 About £155 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
✈️ Short-haul: under 5 hours from the UK
- Best month
Marrakech
Morocco
Markets, palaces, desert trips, and warm weather.
- ☀️ October: about 27°C, dry
- 💷 About £60 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Madrid
Spain
Spain’s capital with grand boulevards, world‑class museums, and energetic nightlife.
- ⛅ October: about 20°C, some rain
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Paris
France
Iconic landmarks, world-class museums, romantic streets, and vibrant café culture.
- ⛅ October: about 16°C, some rain
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 1h from London
- Best month
Lisbon
Portugal
A sunny capital with historic neighbourhoods, ocean views, and vibrant food culture.
- 🌦️ October: about 22°C, rainy
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Rome
Italy
Ancient ruins, Renaissance art, and iconic landmarks in Italy’s historic capital.
- 🌦️ October: about 22°C, rainy
- 💷 About £135 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Seville
Spain
Flamenco culture, Moorish architecture, and warm Andalusian charm.
- ☀️ October: about 25°C, some rain
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Jerusalem
Israel
Historic religious sites and ancient architecture.
- ☀️ October: about 28°C, dry
- 💷 About £185 a day
- ✈️ About 5h from London
- Best month
Fes
Morocco
Medieval medina, markets, and traditional Moroccan culture.
- ☀️ October: about 27°C, some rain
- 💷 About £50 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
🏖️ Beach holidays in October
- Best month
Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt
Red Sea beaches, diving, and warm weather.
- ☀️ October: about 33°C, dry
- 💷 About £60 a day
- ✈️ About 5h from London
- Best month
Gold Coast
Australia
Surf beaches, nightlife, and theme parks.
- 🌦️ October: about 26°C, rainy
- 💷 About £130 a day
- ✈️ About 21h from London
- Best month
Byron Bay
Australia
Surf beaches, wellness culture, and relaxed vibes.
- 🌦️ October: about 24°C, rainy
- 💷 About £130 a day
- ✈️ About 21h from London
- Best month
Fuerteventura
Spain
Endless golden beaches, dunes and some of Europe's best windsurfing.
- ☀️ October: about 24°C, dry
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Hurghada
Egypt
Red Sea resort famed for coral reefs and diving.
- ☀️ October: about 30°C, dry
- 💷 About £50 a day
- ✈️ About 5h from London
- Best month
La Digue
Seychelles
Granite boulders and Anse Source d'Argent, one of the world's most photographed beaches.
- 🌦️ October: about 27°C, rainy
- 💷 About £215 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Grand Baie
Mauritius
Lively bay on Mauritius's north coast with lagoons and boat trips.
- ☀️ October: about 25°C, some rain
- 💷 About £150 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
- Best month
Nouméa
New Caledonia
French Pacific capital beside one of the world's largest lagoons.
- ⛅ October: about 23°C, some rain
- 💷 About £185 a day
- ✈️ About 21h from London
🏙️ City breaks in October
- Best month
Las Vegas
United States
Entertainment capital with casinos and shows.
- ☀️ October: about 27°C, dry
- 💷 About £195 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Tokyo
Japan
A futuristic megacity blending neon districts, traditional temples, and world‑class food.
- 🌧️ October: about 22°C, very wet
- 💷 About £125 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
- Best month
Madrid
Spain
Spain’s capital with grand boulevards, world‑class museums, and energetic nightlife.
- ⛅ October: about 20°C, some rain
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Paris
France
Iconic landmarks, world-class museums, romantic streets, and vibrant café culture.
- ⛅ October: about 16°C, some rain
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 1h from London
- Best month
Lisbon
Portugal
A sunny capital with historic neighbourhoods, ocean views, and vibrant food culture.
- 🌦️ October: about 22°C, rainy
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Skyscraper skyline, dim sum, markets and harbour views.
- ☀️ October: about 28°C, some rain
- 💷 About £155 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
- Best month
Hanoi
Vietnam
Historic old quarter and street food culture.
- 🌦️ October: about 28°C, rainy
- 💷 About £40 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Taipei
Taiwan
Night markets, temples, and friendly culture.
- 🌦️ October: about 25°C, rainy
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
🏛️ Culture and history in October
- Best month
Petra
Jordan
Ancient rock‑cut city and desert landscapes.
- ☀️ October: about 26°C, dry
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 5h from London
- Best month
Marrakech
Morocco
Markets, palaces, desert trips, and warm weather.
- ☀️ October: about 27°C, dry
- 💷 About £60 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Kyoto
Japan
Historic temples, bamboo forests, and traditional Japanese culture.
- 🌧️ October: about 20°C, very wet
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Rome
Italy
Ancient ruins, Renaissance art, and iconic landmarks in Italy’s historic capital.
- 🌦️ October: about 22°C, rainy
- 💷 About £135 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Seville
Spain
Flamenco culture, Moorish architecture, and warm Andalusian charm.
- ☀️ October: about 25°C, some rain
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Jerusalem
Israel
Historic religious sites and ancient architecture.
- ☀️ October: about 28°C, dry
- 💷 About £185 a day
- ✈️ About 5h from London
- Best month
Kathmandu
Nepal
Temples, trekking culture, and Himalayan access.
- ⛅ October: about 23°C, some rain
- 💷 About £35 a day
- ✈️ About 10h from London
- Best month
New Orleans
United States
Jazz, Creole cuisine, and historic neighborhoods.
- 🌦️ October: about 26°C, rainy
- 💷 About £160 a day
- ✈️ About 10h from London
🏔️ Mountains and nature in October
- Best month
Grand Canyon
United States
Vast red-rock canyon with breathtaking viewpoints and hiking trails.
- ⛅ October: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £170 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Ha Long Bay
Vietnam
Thousands of limestone islands best explored on an overnight cruise.
- 🌦️ October: about 28°C, rainy
- 💷 About £40 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Pokhara
Nepal
Lakes, mountains, and trekking routes.
- ⛅ October: about 23°C, some rain
- 💷 About £40 a day
- ✈️ About 10h from London
- Best month
Mendoza
Argentina
Wine country with Andes mountain views.
- ☀️ October: about 26°C, dry
- 💷 About £65 a day
- ✈️ About 15h from London
- Best month
Tenerife
Spain
Volcanic landscapes, beaches, and year‑round warm weather.
- ☀️ October: about 24°C, some rain
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Lanzarote
Spain
Unique volcanic scenery, black‑sand beaches, and warm island climate.
- ☀️ October: about 24°C, dry
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Jeju Island
South Korea
Volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, beaches, and Korea’s most famous island escape.
- 🌦️ October: about 20°C, rainy
- 💷 About £85 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Hakone
Japan
Hot springs, lake views, and Mount Fuji scenery.
- 🌧️ October: about 21°C, very wet
- 💷 About £100 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
How we choose
"Best month" places are at their best in October. The others have pleasant weather then: typically 17–32°C by day and not too wet, based on long-term NASA climate averages. Costs are a typical mid-range day per person, and flight times are from London. Always check the latest travel advice before you book.