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Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 20–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm sea and quiet beaches.
–Prices start to rise.
October
Best nature and outdoor destinations in October
For landscapes and the outdoors in October, Mauritius comes out first, with average highs around 29°C.
Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, ranked by how good the month is there. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for October, and links to the full October guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Seychelles (#3 on this list)
2Cappadocia
Turkey- Temperature
- 7–19°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€€
+Excellent temperatures and autumn atmosphere
–Cooler mornings and evenings
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Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $
+Often lighter winds and a major cultural festival
–Showers and humidity can increase
4Maui
United States- Temperature
- 21–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Quiet beaches.
–Rains begin late in the month.
5Amalfi 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.
6Hong Kong
Hong Kong- Temperature
- 24–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Excellent weather improvement
–Higher demand
7Cape Town
South Africa- Temperature
- 12–22°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Longer days and spring scenery.
–Wind and occasional unsettled weather.
8Honolulu
United States- Temperature
- 23–31°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet beaches and fair rates.
–Showers start to return late in the month.
9Sardinia
Italy- Temperature
- 14–24°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€€
+Warm days, empty beaches.
–Some resorts close.
10Cusco
Peru- Temperature
- 7–22°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warmer days and lower prices.
–Afternoon showers begin.
11Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+A strong shoulder-season option with fewer visitors and good value.
–Rain becomes more frequent as the wet season approaches.
12Chiang Mai
Thailand- Temperature
- 23–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Green hills and rates beginning to rise.
–Some rain remains.
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.
15Rio de Janeiro
Brazil- Temperature
- 21–27°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm days and still-reasonable prices.
–More frequent showers.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for October.
FAQ
Best nature and outdoor destinations in October
What are the best nature and outdoor destinations in October?
Mauritius, Cappadocia and Seychelles come out best in October. Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, ranked by how good the month is there.
Which of these is warmest in October?
Maui, 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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