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Where to go in October

October brings autumn colors and mild days to many places, comfortable temperatures to the Middle East and North Africa, and the end of the rainy season in parts of Asia.

Places are ranked by their typical weather in October (comfortable daily highs and little rain) and by traveler ratings. Public holidays are listed with each place, as museums, shops and offices may be closed and popular places can be busy on them. Climate data from Meteostat.

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14 places have good weather in October in Latin America & Caribbean, showing the top 14.

Diego Delso , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsGalapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands

4.8

Island Natural WonderUNESCO HeritageWildlife

Volcanic archipelago with unique endemic species, pivotal to Darwin’s theory of evolution.

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27 °C2 mm Best: May–Jan
Pedro Szekely at https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosz/, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMachu Picchu

Machu Picchu

4.88

Ancient Ruins HistoricalUNESCO HeritageMountainArchaeological Site

Ancient Incan city perched high in the Andes Mountains, known for its well-preserved ruins and breathtaking views.

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22 °C44 mm Best: Apr–Nov
Hans Brian Brandsberg Berg, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsArequipa Monastery

Arequipa Monastery

4.08

Landmark HistoricalColonial ArchitectureReligious Site

Colonial monastery city with a rich history, distinct architecture, and cultural heritage.

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22 °C0 mm Best: Mar–Jan
Unukorno , CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsHuacachina

Huacachina

4.04

Natural Wonder OasisDesertAdventurePhotography

Desert oasis surrounded by sand dunes, offering picturesque landscapes and thrilling adventure tourism.

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21 °C1 mm Best: All year
Luca Galuzzi (Lucag), edit by Trialsanderrors, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia CommonsSalar de Uyuni

Salar de Uyuni

4.75

Natural Wonder Natural Beauty Salt Flats Bolivia Unique Landscape

World's largest salt flat with mirror-like surface.

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18 °C3 mm Best: Apr, Sep–Dec
PsamatheM , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsPisac

Pisac

4.15

Archaeological Site Incan HistoryArchaeologyCultural Heritage

Incan citadel and market town set in the breathtaking Sacred Valley, known for its archaeological significance and vibrant culture.

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22 °C44 mm Best: Apr–Nov
Horacio_Fernandez , CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsEaster Island

Easter Island

4.44

Island CulturalUNESCO HeritageHistoricalIsland

Remote island famous for its mysterious moai statues, offering a glimpse into ancient Polynesian culture.

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23 °C52 mm Best: Jun–Aug, Oct–Jan
Håkan Svensson , CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsChan Chan

Chan Chan

3.85

Archaeological Site HistoricalUNESCO HeritageArchaeology

Largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas, a testament to Chimú culture with remarkable architecture and history.

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19 °C1 mm Best: All year
Julia Sumangil, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsValparaíso

Valparaíso

4

City HistoricalUNESCO HeritagePort CityColorful

Colorful port city with funiculars, rich in history and culture with stunning ocean views.

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19 °C2 mm Best: Apr–May, Sep–Feb
Wilfredo Rafael Rodriguez Hernandez, CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsRio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

4.41

City CulturalUNESCO HeritageNature

City with iconic statue Christ the Redeemer, diverse culture, and famous beaches.

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27 °C78 mm Best: Apr–Oct
ben_kitchener3, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsParícutin

Parícutin

4.1

Natural Wonder VolcanoGeotourismNatural Wonder

The youngest volcano in the world known for its unique emergence in a farmer’s field in 1943 and now dormant.

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31 °C14 mm Best: Oct–Feb
Alvesgaspar , CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsOuro Preto

Ouro Preto

4.22

City HistoricalUNESCO HeritageCityBaroque Art

Colonial mining town with baroque art and a rich history as a gold rush epicenter, with beautiful landscapes and vibrant festivals.

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26 °C102 mm Best: Feb, May–Sep
Micah MacAllen from Travel Bums, Latin America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSucre

Sucre

3.63

City HistoricalUNESCO HeritageColonial Architecture

Constitutional capital with colonial architecture, historical significance, and rich cultural heritage.

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20 °C96 mm Best: May–Sep, Nov
Eduvegatic , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsHumahuaca

Humahuaca

3.63

Natural Wonder CulturalUNESCO HeritageNatural Wonder

Colorful mountain valley and cultures

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32 °C33 mm Best: Apr–Sep

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