The hottest places to go on holiday in OctoberSharm El Sheikh (28 °C) Lanzarote (26.8 °C) Cyprus (26.7 °C) Gran Canaria (26.4 °C)
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Canary islandsIf heat and sun are what you're after, then you'll want to head to the island of Tenerife in October. Tenerife is the hottest of all the Canary Islands in October, reaching average maximum temperatures of 26°C.
While both destinations offer pleasant temperatures, Gran Canaria experiences average high temperatures of around 22°C (72°F), while Cyprus ranges between 16°C and 19°C (61°F to 66°F).
The warmthThe weather is lovely in October – average highs of 26° – and the sea will still be warm enough to swim in. The evenings usually start to get cooler towards the end of October; you'll still be able to sit outside to eat but take a cardigan.
Canary islandsIf heat and sun are what you're after, then you'll want to head to the island of Tenerife in October. Tenerife is the hottest of all the Canary Islands in October, reaching average maximum temperatures of 26°C.
What are the hottest places in Europe in October? The warmest place in mainland Europe in October is Cyprus (26°C) followed by Malta (25ºC), Dalyan (25ºC) in southern Turkey and the Greek island of Kos (25ºC).
Gran Canaria weather OctoberThe location of Gran Canaria around 150km off the west coast of North Africa means that it enjoys warm weather and not much rain in October. The Canaries are known as the 'Islands of Eternal Spring', and you'll get lovely holiday weather at this time.
Cyprus remains warm and sunny with temperatures in the mid- to high-20s °C (high-70s to low-80s °F) throughout October. The sea has retained its warmth after months of hot sun, so you can still swim, and the lower temperatures are great for sightseeing.
That makes it very pleasant for swimming. The hottest place in October is Limassol on the south coast, with an average high of 27.3°C. Nicosia and Paphos also experience high temperatures in October, with average highs above 26°C.
Most tourist destinations are in the south of Gran Canaria to take advantage of the best weather. This part of the island enjoys the hottest temperatures, though it can get extremely hot when the wind blows from the Sahara. For cooler weather, the mountains inland from the coast offer some respite.
Andalucia consistently ranks as the hottest place in Spain in October. It's warm enough to rent a villa with private pool and you'll find rates are considerably lower than in summer – just make sure there's a terrace where you can sit outside and barbecue dinner.
Lanzarote. Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands.
The best areas to stay when visiting Gran Canaria are: Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles, Puerto Rico, Puerto Mogan, Meloneras, San Agustin and of course Las Palmas. What is the nicest part of Gran Canaria? The south of Gran Canaria is the most popular for tourism and gets the best weather.
The warmest place in mainland Europe in October is Cyprus (26°C) followed by Malta (25ºC), Dalyan (25ºC) in southern Turkey and the Greek island of Kos (25ºC).
Your question at first glance may seem a little ridiculous, as it depends on the weather in each particular area. However, the eastern coast tends to be 3 - 4 C warmer than Paphos in the West. You could expect temperatures averaging high 20's during early May in Paphos, lovely temperature with little chance of rain.
In general, the warmest parts of Tenerife (the south coast) have approximately the same average temperatures as the warmest parts of Gran Canaria (also the south coast).