Is it good to go to the beach in October?

Sand and surf aren't just for summer fun. Just because summer is over doesn't mean you need to stop hitting the beach! A fall beach trip has many upsides—less crowds, fewer sunburns, off-season deals, the list goes on! Sure, you may need a light jacket in the evening, but there's still so much to enjoy.



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October is an excellent month for a holiday in Europe. It's still hot enough in the southern Mediterranean to bask in the sun, and the sea will be warm enough for swimming.

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The Fresh Air and Warm Sunshine are Good for Your Health Escaping the frigid cold and heading to winter beach destinations can improve both your mental and physical health. Vitamin D is an essential daily vitamin, but we actually get the majority of it from the sun.

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A trip to the beach in winter is the purest form of escape. There is no worry about the weather. A summer beach vacation can be knocked off course by a few days of rain, but not a winter trip. There are no activities on the daily calendar, because not much is open and there is no hurry to grab a good spot on the beach.

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Timing really is everything when it comes to saving on vacations no matter where you are traveling. Consider traveling during off seasons or at least shoulder seasons. The weeks before school lets out in late May or even after schools resume in August can be almost 50% cheaper than peak summer weeks!

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In October the ocean temps can be quite warm BUT if there's a hurricane the ocean temp can drop by 10 degrees instantly. The mid/end of Sept. ocean temp w/out hurricanes is about 87 degrees. It starts to cool off and probably should be about 80 degrees in early/mid October, depending on hurricanes.

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The Arabian Gulf destinations of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman are amongst the sunniest places in October with 11 hours of average daily sunshine. You'll find 10 hours of sunshine in Las Vegas, and 9 hours in Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada in Egypt.

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Though October falls in the middle of the rainy season, this typically means brief squalls rather than days full of rain, and low season travel will mean fewer tourists and great rates on accommodations.

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October is when the tourist season starts to unwind, but many experts regard these last few weeks as the among the very best, and not just because the weather is starting to get miserable at home. In the Greek islands, the sun will almost certainly be shining all day and the sea will be deliciously warm for swimming.

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October marks the transition from summer to autumn in Greece. In southern Greece and the islands, temperatures can still be relatively mild, ranging from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius (59 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). You can expect an average of 6 to 8 hours of sunshine per day, especially in the early part of the month.

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Cooler temperatures make October a good time to visit the cities and explore on foot. Seasonal foliage brings the countryside to life, and regional harvests and their associated festivals continue. While the south is pleasantly warm by day, nights are cooler.

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In October, the Caribbean islands are experiencing their rainy season, with heavy showers and thunderstorms. But despite the wet weather, there's still lots of sunshine to enjoy in the Caribbean at this time of year, with warm seas, balmy evenings and plenty of daylight.

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Best Countries to Visit in October
  1. Japan. November is the beginning of Autumn in Japan. ...
  2. Italy. October is the official beginning of Autumn in the Northern parts of Italy. ...
  3. Spain. ...
  4. Canada. ...
  5. New Zealand. ...
  6. Thailand. ...
  7. Australia. ...
  8. South Africa.


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