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Where to go in October

150 European cities, ranked on what October is really like — weather, crowds and fares, from the data.

By ReasonStay editorial team · Updated · How we verify

In short

Warm, without the crowds: Rhodes, 26 °C · average (1.0× an average month); Alicante, 24 °C · average (1.0× an average month); Valencia, 24 °C · average (1.0× an average month). Warmest in October: Antalya, 27 °C highs, 5 rain days; Seville, 27 °C highs, 7 rain days; Córdoba, 26 °C highs, 7 rain days.

October

Warm, without the crowds

Average high 18–28 °C in October and visitor nights at or below an average month for the region (Eurostat). Warmest first.

Discover the historic Street of Knights in Rhodes, showcasing medieval architecture. Rhodes Greece. 26 °C · average (1.0× an average month) Scenic view of Santa Bárbara Castle on Mount Benacantil in Alicante, Spain. Alicante Spain. 24 °C · average (1.0× an average month) Explore the futuristic architecture of Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences on a bright day. Valencia Spain. 24 °C · average (1.0× an average month) View of the architectural dome in Cagliari, Sardinia with clear blue sky. Cagliari Italy. 24 °C · below average (0.8× an average month) This ornate Baroque facade of the Basilica di Santa Croce in Lecce showcases intricate details and elaborate sculptures. Lecce Italy. 23 °C · quiet (0.7× an average month) Colorful buildings and palm trees line a vibrant street in Bari, capturing the essence of Apulia. Bari Italy. 23 °C · quiet (0.7× an average month) Scenic view of Corfu's old fortress and sailboats under a blue sky. Corfu Greece. 22 °C · quiet (0.6× an average month) Scenic view of traditional white homes on a Greek island during daytime. Mykonos Greece. 22 °C · average (1.0× an average month)
October

Warmest in October

Highest average daily high in October (ten-year ERA5 normals), capped at 32 °C.

Charming harbor scene with docked boats and ancient fort in Antalya, Türkiye. Antalya Türkiye. 27 °C highs, 5 rain days Explore the ornamental arches and ceilings of Seville's Real Alcázar, showcasing stunning Mudéjar architecture. Seville Spain. 27 °C highs, 7 rain days Striking arches and historical art inside the stunning Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Córdoba Spain. 26 °C highs, 7 rain days Majestic view of Mount Teide surrounded by clouds in the Canary Islands. Tenerife Spain. 26 °C highs, 7 rain days Discover the historic Street of Knights in Rhodes, showcasing medieval architecture. Rhodes Greece. 26 °C highs, 4 rain days Serene sunset view over Izmir promenade with ships and people silhouetted against the sea. Izmir Türkiye. 25 °C highs, 4 rain days Barren volcanic terrain of Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, Spain under vivid blue skies. Lanzarote Spain. 25 °C highs, 2 rain days Aerial shot of Heraklion Natural History Museum showcasing dinosaur models and urban landscape. Heraklion (Crete) Greece. 25 °C highs, 5 rain days
October

Driest in October

Fewest days with at least 1 mm of rain in October, among cities averaging 12 °C or more.

Barren volcanic terrain of Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, Spain under vivid blue skies. Lanzarote Spain. 2 rain days, 25 °C Breathtaking Santorini village of Oia with iconic Greek architecture and flags. Santorini Greece. 2 rain days, 22 °C Detailed view of the Caryatids on the Erechtheion at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Captures ancient Greek architecture. Athens Greece. 3 rain days, 23 °C Scenic view of traditional white homes on a Greek island during daytime. Mykonos Greece. 4 rain days, 22 °C Serene sunset view over Izmir promenade with ships and people silhouetted against the sea. Izmir Türkiye. 4 rain days, 25 °C Discover the historic Street of Knights in Rhodes, showcasing medieval architecture. Rhodes Greece. 4 rain days, 26 °C People enjoying a sunny day on Las Canteras Beach in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Gran Canaria Spain. 5 rain days, 20 °C Stunning aerial night view of Thessaloniki's illuminated waterfront in Greece. Thessaloniki Greece. 5 rain days, 22 °C
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Lowest fares in October 2027

Lowest fare found in recent flight searches (Aviasales) from London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Stockholm or New York for October 2027. Fares change daily.

Stunning aerial photograph of Riga's historic center and Daugava River skyline in Latvia. Riga Latvia. from €26 · 11 °C Nyhavn's vibrant waterfront and boats reflected at dusk in Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen Denmark. from €28 · 13 °C Majestic Gothic cathedral facade in Palma, Mallorca, Spain by the waterfront. Palma de Mallorca Spain. from €28 · 24 °C A stunning view of the iconic Milan Cathedral with birds flying against a clear blue sky. Milan Italy. from €30 · 19 °C Intricate stained glass windows inside Sagrada Familia, Barcelona. Barcelona Spain. from €31 · 22 °C The Colosseum stands majestically amidst bustling Rome, an iconic remnant of ancient architecture. Rome Italy. from €32 · 23 °C Sunlit view of historic Plaza Mayor in Madrid, showcasing architecture and daily life. Madrid Spain. from €32 · 22 °C Scenic view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest. Budapest Hungary. from €32 · 17 °C

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