Where to go in October
352 cities by what the weather does in October. Each group is one search: an afternoon temperature and how much rain you put up with. A city appears once, in the group that fits it best. Open one to see its whole year.
See October on the mapAcross the map, the hottest afternoons in October are in Dubai, around 36°C, and the coolest in Rovaniemi, around 3°C. Da Nang is the wettest city, with about 628 mm of rain; Arequipa the driest, with 0 mm.
Hot in October
Afternoons around 34°C, no rain
33°C
Phoenix United StatesSonoran desert sprawl, saguaro-studded mountains in the city limits, brutal but dry summer heat
33°C
Delhi IndiaChaotic capital — Mughal monuments, incredible street food, ancient bazaars, extreme contrasts
32°C
Muscat OmanPortuguese forts guard the harbour, the Grand Mosque gleams white — a calmer, cheaper alternative to Dubai
36°C
Dubai UAEFuturistic oasis — world's tallest buildings, luxury malls, desert adventures, tax-free living
32°C
Windhoek NamibiaAfrica's cleanest capital — German colonial architecture, gateway to Sossusvlei, safe and modern
32°C
Dakar SenegalMainland Africa's westernmost city — Gorée Island's slave-trade history, Atlantic beaches, a francophone startup scene
31°C
Dahab EgyptRed Sea nomad haven — world-class diving, windsurf paradise, Bedouin vibes, desert meets sea
31°C
Fortaleza BrazilMiles of urban beach and steady trade winds make this Brazil's windsurfing and kitesurfing coast
Warm in October
Afternoons around 30°C, little rain
30°C
Cairo EgyptAncient wonders — Pyramids of Giza, bustling Khan el-Khalili, chaotic energy, Nile views
30°C
Santa Maria Cape VerdeAtlantic island escape — wind, waves, zero tax, €54 visa, Saharan sand beaches, Starlink-connected
30°C
Marrakech MoroccoRed city — souks, riads, Jemaa el-Fna, Atlas Mountains nearby, sensory overload
30°C
Todos Santos MexicoSurf breaks, mango orchards and gallery openings in a Baja mission town turned Pueblo Mágico
30°C
Taichung TaiwanTaiwan's liveable second city — cheaper than Taipei, incredible food scene, art villages, year-round sun
30°C
Tainan TaiwanTaiwan's ancient capital — temple-dense, legendary street food, cheapest major city on the island
30°C
Kaohsiung TaiwanSunny port city — art districts, harbor views, tropical vibes, cheaper than Taipei
30°C
Yogyakarta IndonesiaCultural capital — Borobudur, batik, gamelan, student energy
Mild in October
Afternoons around 25°C, little rain
25°C
San Diego United StatesPacific beaches from La Jolla to Mission Bay, Navy town energy, near-perfect year-round climate
25°C
Alicante SpainA working Mediterranean port with real beaches and a castle-topped skyline, not a resort town
25°C
Izmir TurkeyAegean coast — relaxed, modern, great food, bazaars, gateway to Ephesus
25°C
Cagliari ItalySardinia's capital: hilltop Castello, 8km of Poetto beach, wild flamingos in a lagoon downtown
25°C
Catania ItalyBaroque city rebuilt from lava under an active volcano, Ionian beaches, Sicily's chip-making cluster
25°C
Málaga SpainCosta del Sol capital — Picasso's birthplace, warm year-round, booming nomad scene
25°C
Olbia ItalySardinia's ferry and airport gateway, Roman ruins downtown, Costa Smeralda's yachts up the coast
25°C
Valencia SpainCity of Arts & Sciences, paella birthplace, warm beaches, growing nomad community
Cool in October
Afternoons around 20°C, rain or shine
20°C
Lima PeruGastronomy capital of Latin America — ceviche, pisco sours, pre-Inca ruins, coastal desert city
20°C
Ankara TurkeyTurkey's capital since 1923 — dry steppe plateau, ministries, and university campuses
20°C
Seoul South KoreaK-culture capital — fast internet, amazing food, nightlife, palaces meet skyscrapers
20°C
Belgrade SerbiaVibrant Balkans capital — legendary nightlife, floating river clubs, great food, visa-free hub
20°C
Bucharest RomaniaUnderrated gem — fastest internet in Europe, eclectic architecture, vibrant nightlife, super affordable
20°C
Melbourne AustraliaCulture capital — coffee obsession, street art, live music, unpredictable weather, creative energy
20°C
Cuenca EcuadorColonial jewel — UNESCO old town, rivers and parks, expat haven, eternal spring at 2,500m
20°C
Bogotá ColombiaHigh-altitude capital — museums, street art, craft coffee, vibrant cultural scene
Tropical in October
Afternoons around 32°C, rain or shine
32°C
Vang Vieng LaosKarst mountains — tubing, kayaking, blue lagoons, adventure backpackers
32°C
Vientiane LaosSleepy capital on the Mekong — French bakeries, temples, sunset riverfront
32°C
Khon Kaen ThailandUniversity city, authentic Isan food, growing tech scene
32°C
Pune IndiaDeccan Plateau counterweight to Bangalore, old Maratha capital, cooler nights, same tech scene
32°C
Udon Thani ThailandRed Lotus Sea, authentic culture, quiet expat community
32°C
Luang Prabang LaosUNESCO gem — monk alms giving, Kuang Si waterfalls, night market
32°C
Puerto Escondido MexicoZicatela's Mexican Pipeline break and La Punta's surf-nomad scene, in a boomtown straining at the seams
32°C
Lombok IndonesiaBali's quieter neighbor — Rinjani volcano, Kuta surfing, Gili Islands
Rainy in October
Afternoons around 24°C in the wet season
24°C
Boquete PanamaHighland coffee capital at 1,200m below Volcán Barú, bajareque mist, long-time retiree enclave
24°C
Florianópolis BrazilIsland paradise — 42 beaches, surf culture, growing tech hub, strong nomad scene
24°C
Osaka JapanJapan's kitchen — street food capital, comedy, castle, vibrant nightlife, less pricey than Tokyo
24°C
Lisbon PortugalEurope's nomad darling — trams, pastéis de nata, rooftop views, thriving tech scene
24°C
Tirana AlbaniaEurope's rising star — colorful buildings, ultra-affordable cafés, surprisingly fast fiber, Blloku nightlife
23°C
Dalat VietnamMountain flower city — French villas, coffee farms, cool climate year-round
23°C
Yokohama JapanJapan's second city, 20 minutes from Tokyo by train, biggest Chinatown in the country
23°C
Kotor MontenegroFjord-like bay — medieval walled town, dramatic mountains meeting the sea, UNESCO gem