Passport from Nigeria
- Seychellese-Visa
- Tanzaniae-Visa
- EthiopiaVisa on arrival
- Turkmenistane-Visa
- Angolae-Visa
- ComorosVisa on arrival
The destination calendar
Where to go in October 2026?
In October, 83 countries are in their best season. For sun and beaches: Egypt, Indonesia and the Seychelles. For culture and cities: Spain, France and India. Choose your nationality to see the visa for each country.
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Sun and beaches
Warmth and swimming in October.
Egypt
Hurghada: 32 °C by day, 22 °C at night
HotVery cheapGood
Indonesia
Bali (Denpasar): 31 °C by day, 25 °C at night
HotVery cheapGood
Seychelles
Mahé (Victoria): 30 °C by day, 25 °C at night
HotVery expensiveVery good
French Polynesia
Papeete (Tahiti): 30 °C by day, 22 °C at night
HotVery expensiveVery good
Tanzania
Zanzibar: 31 °C by day, 22 °C at night
HotModerateGood
Spain
Málaga: 24 °C by day, 15 °C at night
WarmModerateGood
Greece
Heraklion (Crete): 23 °C by day, 19 °C at night
WarmModerateGood
Italy
Palermo (Sicily): 24 °C by day, 18 °C at night
WarmModerateGood
Turkey
Antalya: 27 °C by day, 16 °C at night
WarmCheapGood
Temperatures: average daily highs and lows for the month in the city shown, from national weather services’ climate normals (mostly 1991-2020, via Wikipedia).
Culture and cities
Heritage, museums and big cities at their best in October.
Nature and wild spaces
Parks, wildlife and hikes at the best time.
Small budgets
In season in October, and cheap on the ground.
Off the beaten track
Few tourists, plenty to discover.
Turkmenistan
HotCheapGood
Angola
HotExpensiveGood
Comoros
HotCheapGood
Malawi
WarmVery cheapGood
Solomon Islands
HotModerateGood
East Timor
HotModerateGood
Tonga
HotModerateVery good
Bhutan
MildVery expensiveVery good
Lesotho
MildVery cheapGood
Travel in October without a consulate visit
In-season destinations in October that open without a consulate appointment for our readers' passports: visa-free entry, visa on arrival or an e-visa applied for online.
Passport from Ghana
All destinations for this passportPassport from Kenya
- IndonesiaVisa on arrival
- Seychellese-Visa
- TanzaniaVisa-free
- Indiae-Visa
- EthiopiaVisa-free
- NepalVisa on arrival
Passport from Egypt
- IndonesiaVisa on arrival
- Seychellese-Visa
- TanzaniaVisa on arrival
- Uzbekistane-Visa
- EthiopiaVisa on arrival
- NepalVisa on arrival
Passport from South Africa
- EgyptVisa on arrival
- IndonesiaVisa on arrival
- Seychellese-Visa
- TanzaniaVisa-free
- Turkeye-Visa
- Indiae-Visa
Passport from India
- Egypte-Visa
- IndonesiaVisa on arrival
- Seychellese-Visa
- TanzaniaVisa on arrival
- Japane-Visa
- Uzbekistane-Visa
Best avoided in October
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Frequently asked questions
Where is it warm in October?
Warm, sunny destinations in their best season in October: Egypt, Indonesia, the Seychelles, French Polynesia and Tanzania. Average daily highs this month: Hurghada 32 °C, Bali (Denpasar) 31 °C, Mahé (Victoria) 30 °C.
Where to go in October on a budget?
In season in October and cheap on the ground: Egypt, India, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Bolivia.
Where to go in October without a visa?
It depends on your passport. Choose your nationality at the top of the page: each destination then shows its entry rules (visa-free, eVisa, visa on arrival or consular), from the IziVisas database, and you can keep only visa-free or easy-visa countries.
Which countries should I avoid in October?
Best avoided in October: Dominican Republic (hurricane season), Jamaica (hurricane season), Sint Maarten (Dutch part) (hurricane season), Panama (rainy season).
Where to go in October without a visa on a passport from Nigeria?
These destinations are in season in October and open without a consulate appointment (visa-free, visa on arrival or e-visa): Seychelles, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Turkmenistan, Angola, Comoros. Check the length of stay and the conditions on each destination page before booking.
Where to go in October without a visa on a passport from Ghana?
These destinations are in season in October and open without a consulate appointment (visa-free, visa on arrival or e-visa): Indonesia, Seychelles, Tanzania, India, Uzbekistan, Ethiopia. Check the length of stay and the conditions on each destination page before booking.