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October brings autumn colour, ideal desert weather and warm shoulder-season seas. Below are 10 of the best places to travel in October — where to go for the best weather, events and value, each with why it shines this month.
Timing is everything in travel, and October suits some destinations far better than others. This guide picks 10 of the best places to go in October, balancing weather, seasonal events, crowds and value — from Kyoto to Marrakech and Cappadocia.
10 of the Best Places to Travel in October
1. Kyoto, Japan
October begins Japan’s autumn, when Kyoto’s maples and temple gardens start to blaze with colour.
2. Marrakech, Morocco
October cools Marrakech to pleasant warmth, ideal for the souks, gardens and Atlas foothills.
3. Cappadocia, Turkey
October brings crisp, clear mornings to Cappadocia, perfect for balloon flights over the fairy chimneys.
4. Petra, Jordan
October’s mild desert weather makes it one of the best months to explore Petra and Wadi Rum.
5. New England, USA
October is peak fall-foliage season in New England, when the forests turn red and gold.
6. Lisbon, Portugal
October keeps Lisbon warm and sunny, with the summer crowds gone and the light beautifully golden.
7. Nepal
October is peak trekking season in Nepal, with clear skies and crisp views of the Himalaya after the monsoon.
8. Rajasthan, India
October follows the monsoon in Rajasthan, greening the landscape and cooling its forts and palaces.
9. Naxos, Greece
October offers warm seas and quiet beaches on Naxos as the Greek islands wind down for the season.
10. Cape Town, South Africa
October is spring in Cape Town, with wildflowers, whale watching and warm days for Table Mountain.
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John Morrison is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. Over the past decade he has explored destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania — always self-funded, never on a press trip.