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Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 20–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm sea and quiet beaches.
–Prices start to rise.
October
Best island getaways in October
For an island trip in October, Mauritius comes out first, with average highs around 29°C and moderate crowds.
Island destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for October, and links to the full October guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Seychelles (#5 on this list)
2Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 22–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Good beach weather without peak-season crowds
–Rain can gradually become more likely toward the end of the month
3Palma de Mallorca
Spain- Temperature
- 17–24°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Mild weather and lower prices.
–Rain and storm days.
4Santorini
Greece- Temperature
- 18–23°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Warm days, good value and a relaxed atmosphere.
–Some places begin to close for winter.
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Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $
+Often lighter winds and a major cultural festival
–Showers and humidity can increase
6Malta
Malta- Temperature
- 18–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Comfortable temperatures and easing crowds
–Increasing risk of rain and unsettled sea conditions
7Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet beaches and good deals.
–Short showers.
8Maui
United States- Temperature
- 21–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Quiet beaches.
–Rains begin late in the month.
9Honolulu
United States- Temperature
- 23–31°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet beaches and fair rates.
–Showers start to return late in the month.
10Ibiza
Spain- Temperature
- 16–24°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Sea still warm, closing parties.
–More rain and shorter days.
11Sardinia
Italy- Temperature
- 14–24°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€€
+Warm days, empty beaches.
–Some resorts close.
12Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+A strong shoulder-season option with fewer visitors and good value.
–Rain becomes more frequent as the wet season approaches.
13Crete
Greece- Temperature
- 18–24°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Warm days and a warm sea.
–Some resorts close late in the month.
14Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–30°C
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- $
+Excellent rates, low crowds and continued manta/whale-shark season.
–Still one of the wetter parts of the year.
15Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet, affordable and the monsoon begins to weaken toward the end of the month.
–Rain remains a real risk, especially early in the month.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for October.
FAQ
Best island getaways in October
What are the best island getaways in October?
Mauritius, Zanzibar and Palma de Mallorca come out best in October. Island destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in October?
Aruba, with average highs around 32°C in October.
Which of these is quietest in October?
Maldives, where crowds in October are very low.
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