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Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 20–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm sea and quiet beaches.
–Prices start to rise.
October
Best beach destinations in October
If you want a beach trip in October, Mauritius comes out first, with average highs around 29°C and moderate crowds.
Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for October, and links to the full October guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Busan (#3 on this list)
2Barcelona
Spain- Temperature
- 14–22°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€
+Mild weather and more manageable crowds.
–Greater chance of rain than summer.
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Busan
South Korea- Temperature
- 14–22°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Clear, dry autumn and BIFF.
–Busy during the film festival.
4Los Angeles
United States- Temperature
- 15–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Excellent weather, Halloween energy and comfortable outdoor conditions.
–West Hollywood Halloween events create major local crowds.
5Sydney
Australia- Temperature
- 14–24°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm spring weather, long days and strong beach/outdoor conditions.
–School holidays and major events can lift demand.
6Valencia
Spain- Temperature
- 16–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Warm weather + better value
–More rain than summer
7Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 22–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Good beach weather without peak-season crowds
–Rain can gradually become more likely toward the end of the month
8Palma de Mallorca
Spain- Temperature
- 17–24°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Mild weather and lower prices.
–Rain and storm days.
9Santorini
Greece- Temperature
- 18–23°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Warm days, good value and a relaxed atmosphere.
–Some places begin to close for winter.
10Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $
+Often lighter winds and a major cultural festival
–Showers and humidity can increase
11Malta
Malta- Temperature
- 18–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Comfortable temperatures and easing crowds
–Increasing risk of rain and unsettled sea conditions
12Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet beaches and good deals.
–Short showers.
13Dubai
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 24–36°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Around 35°C and improving — beaches and rooftops become enjoyable again while prices stay moderate.
–Still warm by most standards, and demand climbs through the month.
14Maui
United States- Temperature
- 21–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Quiet beaches.
–Rains begin late in the month.
15Amalfi Coast
Italy- Temperature
- 16–24°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Good weather, harvest atmosphere and lower rates.
–Some hotels and beach clubs close at month end.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for October.
FAQ
Best beach destinations in October
What are the best beach destinations in October?
Mauritius, Barcelona and Busan come out best in October. Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in October?
Dubai, with average highs around 36°C in October.
Which of these is quietest in October?
Aruba, where crowds in October are low.
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