When to goWhere to go
Where to go
in October
Shoulder-season prices return; weather still kind across the Mediterranean.
Best for sun
Marrakech, Cyprus, the Canaries and Dubai.
Best for cool / snow
Japan, the US national parks and New England leaf-peeping.
12 picks for October
Tokyo
Japan
From$180
Santorini
Greece
From$240
Zermatt
Switzerland
From$410
Bali
Indonesia
From$95
New York
New York
USA
From$260
Lisbon
Portugal
From$120
Lucknow
Lucknow
India
From$55
Coimbatore
Coimbatore
India
From$55
Pimpri-Chinchwad
Pimpri-Chinchwad
India
From$55
Najafgarh
Najafgarh
India
From$55
Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur
India
From$55
Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur
India
From$55
Other months
Where to go in October — FAQs
- Where should I go on holiday in October?
- Shoulder-season prices return; weather still kind across the Mediterranean. For sun, look at Marrakech, Cyprus, the Canaries and Dubai. For cooler trips, Japan, the US national parks and New England leaf-peeping.
- Is October a good time to travel?
- October is one of the most interesting months to plan around because conditions vary so much by region. The 12 picks above are chosen to be at their best — weather, prices, and crowds — in October specifically.
- What is the cheapest place to go in October?
- Lowest prices in October usually follow the regions in shoulder season — outside school holidays and big events. Check the picks above for places at their best-value moment this month.
- Where is hot in October?
- Reliably warm in October: Marrakech, Cyprus, the Canaries and Dubai.