1
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 24–37°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Pleasant evenings and the season warming up.
–Still hot in the afternoon.
October
Warmest places to visit in October
The warmest place in October is Abu Dhabi, with average highs around 37°C. The list runs down to 31°C at number 15.
Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for October, and links to the full October guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
#1 on this list: Abu Dhabi
2Dubai
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 24–36°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+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.
3Jaipur
India- Temperature
- 20–34°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$
+Diwali and clear skies.
–Heat lingers and festival crowds.
4Bangkok
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–33°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Low-season prices and crowds, with conditions beginning to improve toward the end of the month.
–Rain remains significant and weather can still be unpredictable.
5Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet beaches and good deals.
–Short showers.
6Maui
United States- Temperature
- 21–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Quiet beaches.
–Rains begin late in the month.
7Chiang Mai
Thailand- Temperature
- 23–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Green hills and rates beginning to rise.
–Some rain remains.
8Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet, affordable and the monsoon begins to weaken toward the end of the month.
–Rain remains a real risk, especially early in the month.
9Singapore
Singapore- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Deepavali often falls in October or November.
–Inter-monsoon thunderstorms.
10Cancún
Mexico- Temperature
- 23–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $
+Low prices and quiet beaches.
–The rainiest month, with storm risk.
11Cartagena
Colombia- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $
+Very quiet and affordable.
–The wetter end of the rainy season.
12Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Lower tourist pressure
–Peak wet-season conditions
13Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 22–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Good beach weather without peak-season crowds
–Rain can gradually become more likely toward the end of the month
14Honolulu
United States- Temperature
- 23–31°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet beaches and fair rates.
–Showers start to return late in the month.
15Bali
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.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for October.
FAQ
Warmest places to visit in October
What are the best warm destinations in October?
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Jaipur come out best in October. Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month.
Which of these is warmest in October?
Abu Dhabi, with average highs around 37°C in October.
Which of these is quietest in October?
Phuket, where crowds in October are very low.
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