Where to go in October
24 destinations with great weather and manageable crowds in October — ranked from our travel guides.

Fernando de Noronha
Brazil
Continued dry season; perfect for snorkeling and diving.

Salvador
Brazil
Warm and dry conditions continue, great for beach visits.

Sithonia
Greece
Cooler and quieter, with autumn colors emerging in the forests.

Valencia
Spain
Mild weather and fewer crowds, excellent for cultural tours.

Mendoza
Argentina
Spring in full swing; perfect for vineyard tours and hiking.

Brisbane
Australia
Warming up; Jacaranda trees bloom, adding color to the city parks.

Gold Coast
Australia
Ideal beach weather with warm temperatures and clear skies.

Great Barrier Reef
Australia
End of the dry season; water temperatures rise, inviting more marine life activity.

Perth
Australia
Mild and dry, ideal for outdoor festivals and events.

Sydney
Australia
Spring weather and fewer tourists make this a great time for outdoor activities.

Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mild autumn days, ideal for cultural exploration and photography.

Florianópolis
Brazil
Warmer weather and the start of the tourist season; beaches become lively.

Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Warmer days return; beach season starts up again.

Atacama
Chile
Mild temperatures and clear skies make it a favored time for visitors.

Madeira
Portugal
Pleasant weather continues; fewer crowds post-summer.

Santiago
Chile
Pleasant spring weather; ideal for exploring parks and gardens.

Chengdu
China
Comfortable weather; National Day holidays bring domestic tourists.

Hong Kong
China
Pleasant and dry, perfect for outdoor festivals like Wine & Dine Month.

Dubrovnik
Croatia
Cooling down; fall colors and a quieter city experience.

Hvar
Croatia
Mild weather, grape harvest season, and diminishing crowds.

Galápagos Islands
Ecuador
Cool and dry; good time for diving with hammerhead sharks at Darwin and Wolf islands.

Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Dry season begins; perfect for exploring the city's cultural sites.

Marseille
France
Cooler temperatures and autumn colors; quieter streets and attractions.

Montpellier
France
Milder weather returns, perfect for exploring the medieval center.