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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

    Egypt

    Hurghada: 32 °C by day, 22 °C at night

    HotVery cheapGood

  • Indonesia

    Indonesia

    Bali (Denpasar): 31 °C by day, 25 °C at night

    HotVery cheapGood

  • Seychelles

    Seychelles

    Mahé (Victoria): 30 °C by day, 25 °C at night

    HotVery expensiveVery good

  • French Polynesia

    French Polynesia

    Papeete (Tahiti): 30 °C by day, 22 °C at night

    HotVery expensiveVery good

  • Tanzania

    Tanzania

    Zanzibar: 31 °C by day, 22 °C at night

    HotModerateGood

  • Spain

    Spain

    Málaga: 24 °C by day, 15 °C at night

    WarmModerateGood

  • Greece

    Greece

    Heraklion (Crete): 23 °C by day, 19 °C at night

    WarmModerateGood

  • Italy

    Italy

    Palermo (Sicily): 24 °C by day, 18 °C at night

    WarmModerateGood

  • Turkey

    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.

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.

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.

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