Greece
October is a fabulous time to experience the stunning view when sailing between the volcano and the caldera that has many lovely villages and restaurants on top of it. The beaches are stunning and you can visit beaches with black sand or red pebbles. The first couple of weeks are considered the tail end of the tourist season and the weather is pleasantly warm and the museums are much nicer with the crowds gone.
Best Months to Visit: June and September
Weather to Expect in October: Mild weather and few days of rain
Average Temperature: 18 to 24 degrees Celsius
Mauritius
This is one of the best months to visit as the island is just heating up after the slightly cooler winter months and it’s not yet humid and rainy. In fact, October is generally the month with the least rain, especially along the west coast where sunny weather is almost guaranteed. Since it is in between spring and start of summers, everything is coming into bloom at this time and it’s the best time for mountain hikes and trips to the national parks.
Best Months to Visit: April to November
Weather to Expect in October: Start of summer season, pleasant and dry weather
Average Temperature: 18 to 27 degrees Celsius
USA
The changing of the leaves makes for an almost sublime experience in USA in October. The hot and sometimes downright miserable summer temperatures felt in many parts of the country have cooled down by this month. There are also some holidays and traditional autumn events occurring in October that are worth traveling for. Some of the cities you must include in your visit are Colorado, New York, California, Utah, Florida and Alaska.
Best Months to Visit: Spring, Fall, December for New Years Eve celebrations
Weather to Expect in October: Varying temperatures across the country
Average Temperature: 10-18 degrees in NY / 18-29 degrees in Florida
Special Events - Halloween, Columbus Day in New York, International Balloon Festival in New Mexico
Germany
Autumn is a great time to visit Germany. The summer crowds are back home, local wine festivals are in full swing, and temperatures have dropped to positively comfortable. World’s premiere Oktoberfest celebration which actually begin in September, and has inspired similar festivals the world over, is one of the most enjoyable parties anywhere in the world. However, be prepared for spike in accommodation in airfare during this busy time.
Best Months to Visit: May, June, September, October
Weather to Expect in October: Pleasant golden days with rainy and cold spells
Average Temperature: 5 to 14 degrees Celsius
Special Events - Oktoberfest
Spain
Summers can be very hot in Spain and the shoulder months of spring and autumn prove to be a much better time to visit Spain which enjoys relatively mild temperature and stays mostly dry year-round. In October it’s still warm enough to go swimming during the day and, at night, you can enjoy the street life with just a lightweight jacket. Hotel and flight prices are also cheaper at this time as Spain enters its off-season.
Best Months to Visit: April, May, September, October
Weather to Expect in October: Warm and pleasant days with slight chill in the evenings
Average Temperature: 16 to 21 degrees Celsius
Special Events - Barcelona Jazz Festival, Seville Guitar Festival, Grape Stomping
France
The best time to visit Paris is either Spring or Fall as July and August tend to get overcrowded and there are long queues outside popular tourist attractions. Since the weather remains temperate most of the year, visiting in October would be comfortable to venture out for walks around the city. visitors would be able to take hiking tours in the rural regions of France for enjoying various colours of the countryside.
Best Months to Visit: April, May, September, October, December, January
Weather to Expect in October: Pleasant weather with short spells of rain
Average Temperature: 10 to 24 degrees Celsius
Special Events - Montmartre Wine Harvest, Contemporary Art Fair
Nepal
Trekking in Nepal is possible throughout the year, however, the most strongly recommended and preferred month to do so is in October. The month of October falls in autumn season of Nepal which is the perfect season for trekking and travelling here. This is also one of the best months for spectacular views, perfect weather conditions and witnesses some of the biggest festivals in Nepal.
Best Months to Visit: October-December
Weather to Expect in October: Clear skies and dry weather
Average Temperature: 14 to 26 degrees Celsius in Kathmandu
Special Events - Dashain festival
