Culture22°CRome
Italywarm days, cooler evenings, 22°C
- Visit the Colosseum
- Stroll through Vatican City
October brings autumn colours to Canada, New England and Europe, and pleasant weather to the Middle East and North Africa as the heat eases. Japan’s autumn colours start late in the month.Updated November 5, 2026
Plan my trip, freeThe most popular places in their best season. Temperatures are average daily highs.
Culture22°Cwarm days, cooler evenings, 22°C
Culture22°Cmild, blossom or autumn colours, 22°C
City break22°Cwarm and sunny, sea still warm, 22°C
City break18°C
City break23°Cmild and sunny, 23°C
Beach23°Csunny with a warm sea, 23°C
Beach30°CSunny and dry at 30°C
Culture20°CWarm and comfortable at 20°C
Culture21°CWarm and golden at 21°C
Beach21°CSunny and warm at 21°C
City break22°CWarm and sunny at 22°C
City break20°CCrisp and clear at 20°C
Prices are rough estimates per person for two sharing, including return flights from Canada. Your itinerary shows real options and costs for your dates.
Top picks for October 2027 are Rome, Tokyo & Kyoto, Barcelona, New York City, Lisbon and Greek Islands. All 12 places on this page are in their best season in October.
In October, Aruba (about 32°C), Tanzania & Zanzibar (about 30°C), Hawaii (about 30°C), Vietnam (about 29°C) and Fiji (about 29°C) are warm and in their best season.
Good choices in October are Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon, Greek Islands, Istanbul and Tuscany.
Among places in season, the lowest rough costs are Quebec City (from about US$700), New York City (from about US$900), New Orleans (from about US$1,100), Las Vegas & Grand Canyon (from about US$1,200) per person, including return flights from Canada, for two sharing.
Close to home and in season in October: New York City, Las Vegas & Grand Canyon, Aruba, Mexico City & Oaxaca and California road trip.
October brings autumn colours to Canada, New England and Europe, and pleasant weather to the Middle East and North Africa as the heat eases. Japan’s autumn colours start late in the month.
For the places on this page, rough costs run from about US$1,600 to US$3,700 per person for 5 to 10 nights, including return flights from Canada, for two sharing at mid-range. The free AI planner estimates your own dates and city.
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