Where to go in October: weather, beaches and city breaks

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City weather in October

2015–2024 averages. Values refer to the listed cities.
City	Country or territory	Daytime high	Nighttime low	Precipitation	Days with at least 1 mm	Daylight
Singapore	Singapore	30.1 °C	25.7 °C	280.6 mm	27.6	12.1 h
New York City	United States	18.3 °C	12.9 °C	132.4 mm	9.5	11.2 h
London	United Kingdom	15.8 °C	8.0 °C	77.6 mm	12.8	10.7 h
Paris	France	17.4 °C	8.1 °C	67.7 mm	12.7	10.8 h
Berlin	Germany	15.4 °C	7.0 °C	56.7 mm	11.9	10.7 h
Chicago	United States	16.2 °C	10.5 °C	108.0 mm	11.2	11.1 h
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	28.2 °C	22.8 °C	93.0 mm	9.8	11.7 h
Sydney	Australia	21.8 °C	15.9 °C	67.4 mm	9.7	12.9 h
Washington	United States	21.0 °C	10.3 °C	77.8 mm	6.4	11.2 h
Amsterdam	The Netherlands	14.9 °C	9.7 °C	82.5 mm	14.2	10.7 h
Tokyo	Japan	22.2 °C	15.0 °C	219.7 mm	14.1	11.3 h
Istanbul	Turkey	20.7 °C	14.9 °C	48.9 mm	7.2	11.1 h
Vienna	Austria	16.2 °C	6.5 °C	56.5 mm	8.7	10.9 h
Bangkok	Thailand	30.6 °C	24.2 °C	226.0 mm	23.8	11.8 h
Budapest	Hungary	17.6 °C	6.9 °C	55.3 mm	7.9	10.9 h
San Francisco	United States	23.1 °C	12.4 °C	32.3 mm	2.5	11.2 h
Stockholm	Sweden	10.4 °C	5.2 °C	62.2 mm	9.9	10.3 h
Helsinki	Finland	9.4 °C	6.7 °C	82.0 mm	14.3	10.2 h
Madrid	Spain	21.7 °C	9.3 °C	69.7 mm	9.4	11.2 h
Delhi	India	32.7 °C	19.1 °C	29.3 mm	2.1	11.5 h
Munich	Germany	15.2 °C	6.1 °C	81.0 mm	12.9	10.9 h
Copenhagen	Denmark	13.1 °C	8.9 °C	71.5 mm	14.3	10.5 h
Mexico City	Mexico	20.6 °C	8.4 °C	61.0 mm	15.4	11.7 h
Dubai	United Arab Emirates	34.9 °C	28.3 °C	2.5 mm	0.5	11.6 h
Lisbon	Portugal	20.9 °C	16.9 °C	71.7 mm	10.4	11.2 h
Saint Petersburg	Russia	7.6 °C	3.0 °C	74.8 mm	14.3	10.2 h
Melbourne	Australia	19.0 °C	9.8 °C	91.1 mm	12.7	13.0 h
Barcelona	Spain	22.4 °C	13.9 °C	76.6 mm	8.6	11.1 h
Venice	Italy	19.7 °C	14.1 °C	96.0 mm	10.6	11.0 h
Oslo	Norway	8.2 °C	2.4 °C	96.6 mm	14.1	10.2 h
Cape Town	South Africa	17.9 °C	14.7 °C	30.7 mm	5.2	12.9 h
Dublin	Ireland	13.6 °C	9.3 °C	98.2 mm	16.3	10.6 h
Buenos Aires	Argentina	20.2 °C	14.6 °C	74.1 mm	8.5	12.9 h
Seattle	United States	15.5 °C	7.6 °C	134.7 mm	15.5	10.9 h
Vancouver	Canada	13.2 °C	9.2 °C	152.9 mm	17.5	10.8 h
Hamburg	Germany	14.6 °C	7.4 °C	71.8 mm	14.6	10.6 h
Rome	Italy	23.2 °C	13.6 °C	75.6 mm	10.5	11.1 h
Moscow	Russia	8.3 °C	1.6 °C	66.0 mm	13.4	10.5 h
Manchester	United Kingdom	13.5 °C	7.3 °C	103.6 mm	16.7	10.6 h
Jakarta	Indonesia	30.9 °C	26.1 °C	147.9 mm	20.4	12.2 h
Las Vegas	United States	28.8 °C	14.5 °C	6.5 mm	1.4	11.3 h
Milan	Italy	19.9 °C	11.0 °C	118.9 mm	10.7	11.0 h
Los Angeles	United States	27.3 °C	15.6 °C	7.1 mm	1.7	11.4 h
Ottawa	Canada	14.4 °C	4.3 °C	92.3 mm	12.6	11.0 h
Boston	United States	17.5 °C	7.8 °C	116.3 mm	9.8	11.1 h
Quebec City	Canada	11.0 °C	2.8 °C	121.0 mm	15.3	10.9 h
Ho Chi Minh City	Vietnam	30.2 °C	23.9 °C	224.2 mm	25.2	11.9 h
Lyon	France	17.8 °C	7.7 °C	94.9 mm	10.3	11.0 h
Hanoi	Vietnam	27.8 °C	20.2 °C	163.2 mm	13.9	11.7 h
Prague	Czechia	15.4 °C	5.8 °C	49.6 mm	10.0	10.8 h
Guangzhou	China	29.0 °C	19.7 °C	69.4 mm	8.7	11.6 h
Cologne	Germany	16.0 °C	7.6 °C	64.6 mm	12.7	10.8 h
Macau	Macao	27.4 °C	25.7 °C	135.1 mm	9.6	11.7 h
Beijing	China	19.0 °C	5.7 °C	27.6 mm	4.1	11.2 h
Glasgow	United Kingdom	11.4 °C	6.3 °C	130.1 mm	19.9	10.5 h
Montreal	Canada	14.9 °C	5.3 °C	104.5 mm	12.4	11.0 h
Nairobi	Kenya	29.5 °C	14.9 °C	40.1 mm	9.7	12.1 h
Toronto	Canada	15.6 °C	10.5 °C	62.7 mm	16.4	11.1 h
Kyoto	Japan	20.7 °C	12.6 °C	164.9 mm	12.7	11.3 h
Seoul	South Korea	18.9 °C	10.2 °C	75.8 mm	7.9	11.3 h
Brussels	Belgium	16.2 °C	8.2 °C	64.0 mm	13.3	10.8 h
Tallinn	Estonia	9.6 °C	5.8 °C	70.0 mm	13.4	10.2 h
Krakow	Poland	15.1 °C	5.5 °C	64.5 mm	9.7	10.8 h
Naples	Italy	22.6 °C	13.7 °C	74.4 mm	10.2	11.2 h
Addis Ababa	Ethiopia	21.4 °C	8.6 °C	51.0 mm	9.0	11.9 h
Shanghai	China	23.4 °C	16.3 °C	96.4 mm	9.9	11.4 h
Athens	Greece	23.8 °C	16.4 °C	52.2 mm	5.4	11.2 h
Rio de Janeiro	Brazil	26.7 °C	20.8 °C	139.5 mm	17.5	12.6 h
Zurich	Switzerland	15.3 °C	6.9 °C	100.7 mm	14.1	10.9 h
Geneva	Switzerland	16.3 °C	6.7 °C	102.9 mm	12.4	11.0 h
Kuala Lumpur	Malaysia	29.5 °C	22.9 °C	257.6 mm	26.6	12.0 h
Warsaw	Poland	14.2 °C	5.5 °C	59.2 mm	10.8	10.7 h
Hiroshima	Japan	20.8 °C	11.3 °C	114.6 mm	9.7	11.3 h
Canberra	Australia	20.0 °C	7.0 °C	68.4 mm	10.4	13.0 h
Chiang Mai	Thailand	26.8 °C	19.7 °C	156.2 mm	18.6	11.7 h
Mumbai	India	31.3 °C	22.6 °C	118.5 mm	13.5	11.7 h
Tel Aviv	Israel	29.9 °C	18.8 °C	13.6 mm	3.3	11.4 h
Ljubljana	Slovenia	15.8 °C	6.6 °C	132.2 mm	12.0	11.0 h
Dresden	Germany	14.7 °C	6.2 °C	58.8 mm	11.7	10.7 h
Frankfurt	Germany	16.4 °C	7.0 °C	54.8 mm	11.3	10.8 h
Gothenburg	Sweden	11.6 °C	8.3 °C	99.8 mm	16.9	10.4 h
Baku	Azerbaijan	19.1 °C	16.1 °C	41.2 mm	6.5	11.2 h
Perth	Australia	20.4 °C	14.8 °C	30.3 mm	6.6	12.9 h
Calgary	Canada	10.4 °C	-1.0 °C	31.2 mm	6.9	10.7 h
Kyiv	Ukraine	14.0 °C	4.7 °C	56.1 mm	8.3	10.8 h
Bucharest	Romania	20.0 °C	8.1 °C	50.1 mm	6.1	11.0 h
Turku	Finland	9.2 °C	3.7 °C	77.8 mm	13.3	10.2 h
Florence	Italy	18.9 °C	9.3 °C	80.3 mm	11.0	11.0 h
Porto	Portugal	20.9 °C	14.5 °C	138.8 mm	13.5	11.1 h
Seville	Spain	27.1 °C	14.3 °C	71.8 mm	7.5	11.3 h
Bergen	Norway	8.7 °C	4.1 °C	299.5 mm	20.9	10.2 h
Abu Dhabi	United Arab Emirates	34.3 °C	28.9 °C	5.4 mm	0.4	11.6 h
Malaga	Spain	21.9 °C	18.3 °C	52.4 mm	6.6	11.3 h
Antalya	Turkey	27.1 °C	15.1 °C	28.9 mm	4.8	11.3 h
Hurghada	Egypt	30.8 °C	24.3 °C	3.9 mm	0.3	11.5 h
Funchal	Portugal	22.9 °C	20.6 °C	40.7 mm	9.3	11.4 h
Sharm El Sheikh	Egypt	33.4 °C	24.6 °C	2.5 mm	0.3	11.5 h
Larnaca	Cyprus	27.7 °C	22.6 °C	16.7 mm	3.5	11.3 h
Paphos	Cyprus	25.9 °C	19.6 °C	23.7 mm	4.6	11.3 h
Puerto de la Cruz	Spain	24.0 °C	21.1 °C	19.7 mm	4.8	11.5 h

Countries and territories

Singapore — 1 destinations
United States — 8 destinations
United Kingdom — 3 destinations
France — 2 destinations
Germany — 6 destinations
Hong Kong — 1 destinations
Australia — 4 destinations
The Netherlands — 1 destinations
Japan — 3 destinations
Turkey — 2 destinations
Austria — 1 destinations
Thailand — 2 destinations
Hungary — 1 destinations
Sweden — 2 destinations
Finland — 2 destinations
Spain — 5 destinations
India — 2 destinations
Denmark — 1 destinations
Mexico — 1 destinations
United Arab Emirates — 2 destinations
Portugal — 3 destinations
Russia — 2 destinations
Italy — 5 destinations
Norway — 2 destinations
South Africa — 1 destinations
Ireland — 1 destinations
Argentina — 1 destinations
Canada — 6 destinations
Indonesia — 1 destinations
Vietnam — 2 destinations
Czechia — 1 destinations
China — 3 destinations
Macao — 1 destinations
Kenya — 1 destinations
South Korea — 1 destinations
Belgium — 1 destinations
Estonia — 1 destinations
Poland — 2 destinations
Ethiopia — 1 destinations
Greece — 1 destinations
Brazil — 1 destinations
Switzerland — 2 destinations
Malaysia — 1 destinations
Israel — 1 destinations
Slovenia — 1 destinations
Azerbaijan — 1 destinations
Ukraine — 1 destinations
Romania — 1 destinations
Egypt — 2 destinations
Cyprus — 2 destinations

Cities with daytime temperatures closest to 21 °C

2015–2024 averages. Values refer to the listed cities.
City	Country or territory	Daytime high	Nighttime low	Precipitation	Days with at least 1 mm	Daylight
Washington	United States	21.0 °C	10.3 °C	77.8 mm	6.4	11.2 h
Lisbon	Portugal	20.9 °C	16.9 °C	71.7 mm	10.4	11.2 h
Porto	Portugal	20.9 °C	14.5 °C	138.8 mm	13.5	11.1 h
Hiroshima	Japan	20.8 °C	11.3 °C	114.6 mm	9.7	11.3 h
Istanbul	Turkey	20.7 °C	14.9 °C	48.9 mm	7.2	11.1 h
Kyoto	Japan	20.7 °C	12.6 °C	164.9 mm	12.7	11.3 h
Addis Ababa	Ethiopia	21.4 °C	8.6 °C	51.0 mm	9.0	11.9 h
Mexico City	Mexico	20.6 °C	8.4 °C	61.0 mm	15.4	11.7 h

Trip ideas in October

October suits beach time, long walks and old towns. Choose Antalya for swimming and ancient sites, Málaga for museums and the beach, or Funchal for gardens and ocean views. Find a country or city, compare daytime and night temperatures, and plan an autumn break around the things you enjoy. Lisbon adds hillside neighbourhoods and walks beside the Tagus; Paphos brings harbour strolls and ancient mosaics.

Portugal in October

Lisbon and Porto suit neighbourhood walks and local food in October. Madeira combines Funchal, gardens and ocean views, while the Algarve offers a southern coastal stay.

Spain in October

Southern Spain combines walking and the sea, Madrid suits museums, and the Canaries offer a milder island break. In Málaga, the beach fits easily around a city itinerary.

Turkey in October

The Mediterranean coast combines beach days with ancient sites. Istanbul suits city neighbourhoods, while Cappadocia offers autumn valleys and rock-cut landscapes.

Cyprus in October: sea, cities and a trip to the mountains

Paphos combines harbour walks, ancient mosaics and time beside the sea. Give the archaeological park its own morning and alternate beach outings with exploring the town.

Funchal in October

October suits a trip that combines the city, gardens and time by the water. Daytime walks and outdoor lunches are inviting, with a light jacket useful after sunset. Leave a few free hours for the ocean and give Monte Palace or a mountain outing the days with the most suitable weather.

Lisbon in October

October suits a city itinerary with a rain plan ready. Start hill walks in the morning and save the riverfront and gardens for clear spells.

Málaga in October

October is a good time for a first visit to Málaga, with long walks, fortress views and time beside the Mediterranean. Add a beach stop to a city day and save the Picasso museum for a wetter spell. Bring a light jacket so you can linger over dinner in the centre after sunset.

Antalya in October

October works well for a trip that brings the beach together with Kaleiçi and ancient sites. The sea is still warm, with longer walks best started in the morning. Choose early dates for more time on the shore; towards the end of the month, leave extra space for city days.

Paphos in October

October suits a full day outdoors with time in the shade and an easy evening by the sea. Visit the largest archaeological sites in the morning.

Choosing a destination for swimming

Of these three cities, Antalya has the warmest sea in October. Give the beach several days, with Kaleiçi and ancient sites between them. A base close to the water and somewhere for lunch works well for families. A calm, sunny day is inviting for a swim, particularly around midday.

Funchal combines the ocean, gardens and outings around Madeira. Spend one day on city streets and the waterfront, then another exploring inland. Málaga suits museums, the old centre and a few hours on the beach. A seafront walk fits easily between a cultural visit and dinner.

Early or late October?

Early October leaves room for plenty of swimming. Mid-month can alternate beach days and city routes, with more museums, cafés and short excursions later on. For a few nights away, one base works well. It leaves time to get to know the neighbourhoods and return to a favourite place for lunch.

Start longer walks and excursions in the morning. In Portugal and Spain, the autumn clock change brings an earlier sunset by the local clock. Spend the evening close to your accommodation, strolling through the centre and choosing a restaurant. On a week-long trip, a free day makes room for another beach visit or an outing discovered along the way.

Where to stay and what to pack

Stay near the sea for a beach holiday, or close to your main walking routes for a city break. In Funchal, a base with easy access to the centre and island outings is useful. If you enjoy a daily swim, a heated pool is a welcome addition to time beside the coast.

Pack light daytime clothes, a jumper for the evening and rain protection. Closed shoes are comfortable for longer walks. On Madeira, take a warm jacket for mountain outings, where conditions differ from the coast. A small day bag makes it easy to carry an extra layer and put it away during sunnier hours.

Compare destinations

Funchal or Lisbon in October: compare the trip

Compare Funchal and Lisbon in October for city sights, walkable routes and the pace of a short break.

Funchal or Málaga in October: compare the trip

Compare Funchal and Málaga in October for city sights, walkable routes and the pace of a short break.

Antalya or Paphos in October: compare the trip

Compare Antalya and Paphos in October for city sights, walkable routes and the pace of a short break.

Trip ideas

Three cities for a three-day October break

An October city break can centre on walks and neighbourhoods. Compare Lisbon, Málaga and Paphos, with compact routes that keep a short holiday focused instead of filled with transfers.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I go swimming in October?

Antalya has the warmest October sea of the three cities. Beach days combine well with Kaleiçi and ancient sites. A heated pool is useful for swimming on a cooler day.

Where should I go for a short October break?

Choose Málaga for museums and walks, Funchal for the city and gardens, or Antalya for Kaleiçi and the coast. For a few nights, stay in one place close to the activities you most enjoy.

Where to travel in October: weather by city

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