Where is hot in October?
- Cancun (32.9 °C)
- Marrakech (28.3 °C)
- Sharm El Sheikh (28 °C)
- Lanzarote (26.8 °C)
- Cyprus (26.7 °C)
- Gran Canaria (26.4 °C)
- Kos (26 °C)
- Rio de Janeiro (26 °C)
If 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.
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Crete is the warmest of the Greek islands in October because of its geographical location in the South Aegean Sea, close to North Africa. While the heat isn't as insufferable as it is during the summer months, it's still a bit intense, mainly if you're not used to mid-20s temperatures.
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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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With daily average temperatures ranging from 64°F (18°C) along the Dalmatian Coast to 54°F (12°C) inland in Zagreb, October makes for a pleasant time to participate in outdoor activities, like hiking or biking.
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The average temperature in Cyprus in October strikes a balance between warm days and cooler nights. You can expect highs around 26°C (78°F) during the day, providing a comfortable backdrop for outdoor fun. When the sun goes down, the temperature dips to around 14°C (57°F), creating cosy evenings for unwinding.
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In the Canary Islands, the best places are Gran Canaria (23ºC), Tenerife (23ºC), Lanzarote (22ºC) and Fuerteventura (22ºC). Taking into account all these factors, the European destination with the best weather in October is Cyprus with average daily highs of 26°C, 9 hours of daily sunshine and sea temperatures of 24ºC.
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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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With average daily high temperatures in the mid-70s Fahrenheit, it's usually still warm enough in early October to sunbathe in comfort and to dine outside at night, with little chance of rain. By mid-October the Ionian and Aegean seas are cooling quickly; if you love to swim, go early in the month.
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There's little difference between the two in temperature, though some argue that Crete is marginally warmer due to its more southerly location.
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The average high temperature during October is 25ºC, which is perfectly warm enough to spend long days at the beach. You won't need to bring many warm clothes for the evenings as things only cool to 20ºC at night.
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Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura are equally hot in October, all with daytime temperatures averaging in the mid-20s. The sea remains warm enough for swimming, so it's a great time of year for both sunbathing and sightseeing.
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Since the islands sit further south than the Canary Islands, temperatures are even hotter. Yet, just like all islands, there is a rainy season and for Cape Verde, this is in April. If wall-to-wall sunshine is what you are after, then the best time to visit the islands is between June and November.
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