Where to find the sun in October?
The 15 best destinations for a sunshine trip in October, ranked on the weather actually recorded.
For a sunshine trip in October, we kept destinations with at least 25 °C in the afternoon and no more than six days of rain in the month. Temperatures and rainfall are real records, averaged from 2015 to 2024 at each destination's reference point, and the sea is measured at the nearest coastal point. 15 destinations pass this filter, in Europe, Africa, Asia and Americas. Top of the ranking: Egypt (32 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 27 °C).
The ranking at a glance
| # | Destination | Afternoon | Rainy days | Sea (°C) | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 32 °C | 0 | 27 °C | €45-80 a day |
| 2 | 🇳🇦 Namibia | 31 °C | 0 | - | €100-160 a day |
| 3 | 🇴🇲 Oman | 33 °C | 1 | 31 °C | €110-180 a day |
| 4 | 🇮🇳 Rajasthan | 33 °C | 1 | - | €35-70 a day |
| 5 | 🇧🇼 Botswana | 36 °C | 0 | - | €200-400 a day |
| 6 | 🇦🇪 Dubai and Abu Dhabi | 35 °C | 0 | 32 °C | €150-300 a day |
| 7 | 🇲🇦 Merzouga and Erg Chebbi | 29 °C | 1 | - | €50-100 a day |
| 8 | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | 32 °C | 3 | 29 °C | €50-100 a day |
| 9 | 🇺🇸 California | 28 °C | 1 | 16 °C | €150-280 a day |
| 10 | 🇨🇱 The Atacama Desert | 26 °C | 0 | - | €100-160 a day |
| 11 | 🇲🇽 Baja California | 33 °C | 2 | 29 °C | €70-130 a day |
| 12 | 🇪🇸 The Canary Islands | 28 °C | 2 | 25 °C | €70-120 a day |
| 13 | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | 32 °C | 5 | 27 °C | €80-160 a day |
| 14 | 🇯🇴 Jordan | 26 °C | 2 | - | €60-110 a day |
| 15 | 🇰🇪 Kenya | 30 °C | 5 | 27 °C | €70-150 a day |
The 15 destinations in detail
Countries1 🇪🇬 Egypt
🌡️ 32 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €45-80 a day
Egypt means the pyramids of Giza on the edge of the desert, temples gliding past on a Nile cruise, and the reefs of the Red Sea. Five thousand years of history, with diving thrown in.
Countries2 🇳🇦 Namibia
🌡️ 31 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain · 💶 €100-160 a day
Namibia means the fiery red dunes of Sossusvlei and the dead trees of Deadvlei, the big cats of Etosha around the waterholes, and tracks stretching as far as the eye can see. The ultimate road trip, through landscapes of stark mineral beauty.
Countries3 🇴🇲 Oman
🌡️ 33 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 31 °C · 💶 €110-180 a day
Oman means the turquoise pools of Wadi Shab, the ochre dunes of the Wahiba Sands where you sleep in a desert camp, and the mud-brick forts of Nizwa. An authentic Gulf, far from the bustle, all the way to the fjords of Musandam.
Region4 🇮🇳 Rajasthan
🌡️ 33 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain · 💶 €35-70 a day
India's largest state, at 342,000 km², Rajasthan lines up its sandstone fortresses on arid ridges: Amber above Jaipur, Mehrangarh and its 120-metre cliff in Jodhpur, Jaisalmer rising from the Thar. In between lie the lakes of Udaipur and the tigers of Ranthambore.
Countries5 🇧🇼 Botswana
🌡️ 36 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain · 💶 €200-400 a day
Botswana means a mokoro gliding across the Okavango Delta, the elephant herds of Chobe and the vast expanses of the Kalahari. A sanctuary of African wildlife, for exceptional and exclusive safaris.
Countries6 🇦🇪 Dubai and Abu Dhabi
🌡️ 35 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 32 °C · 💶 €150-300 a day · at the edge of its season
The Emirates mean the view from the top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the white marble Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, and a dune safari at sunset. Futuristic luxury, unashamedly, on the edge of the desert.
City7 🇲🇦 Merzouga and Erg Chebbi
🌡️ 29 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain · 💶 €50-100 a day
Merzouga means the great dunes of Erg Chebbi turning orange at sunset, arriving at camp on a dromedary, and a night of total silence under the stars. The gateway to the Moroccan Sahara.
Countries8 🇲🇬 Madagascar
🌡️ 32 °C in the afternoon, 3 days of rain, sea at 29 °C · 💶 €50-100 a day
Madagascar means the Avenue of the Baobabs at dusk, lemurs you won't see anywhere else and the canyons of Isalo. An island-continent with unique biodiversity, far off the beaten track.
City9 🇺🇸 California
🌡️ 28 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 16 °C · 💶 €150-280 a day
California means the Golden Gate in the San Francisco fog, Highway 1 along the Pacific, and the glitter of Hollywood. The legendary road trip, from the redwoods of Yosemite to the beaches of Malibu.
City10 🇨🇱 The Atacama Desert
🌡️ 26 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain · 💶 €100-160 a day
San Pedro de Atacama fits into a few adobe streets at 2,400 m and serves as base camp for geysers spouting at 4,300 m, salt flats dotted with flamingos and one of the purest skies on the planet. Everything is visited on excursions from the village, with 4am alarms and a 25°C swing between afternoon and dawn.
Region11 🇲🇽 Baja California
🌡️ 33 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain, sea at 29 °C · 💶 €70-130 a day · at the edge of its season
A 1,250 km desert peninsula between the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez, where grey whales come to calve in the lagoons from January to March and you swim with whale sharks off La Paz. Cardón cacti, Jesuit missions, the empty beaches of Bahía Concepción and the vineyards of the Valle de Guadalupe.
Region12 🇪🇸 The Canary Islands
🌡️ 28 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain, sea at 25 °C · 💶 €70-120 a day
In the Canaries, you climb Teide above the clouds, walk the black sand of volcanic beaches and soak up the sun while the rest of Europe shivers. Four islands, four moods.
Countries13 🇹🇿 Tanzania
🌡️ 32 °C in the afternoon, 5 days of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €80-160 a day
Tanzania means the big cats of the Serengeti, the teeming caldera of Ngorongoro, and the white sand of Zanzibar to round things off. Africa's most legendary safari-and-beach combination, at the foot of Kilimanjaro.
Countries14 🇯🇴 Jordan
🌡️ 26 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain · 💶 €60-110 a day
Jordan means Petra emerging at the end of the Siq, a night in a Wadi Rum camp and floating in the Dead Sea. Ancient wonders and lunar landscapes in a single trip, safe and welcoming.
Countries15 🇰🇪 Kenya
🌡️ 30 °C in the afternoon, 5 days of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €70-150 a day
Kenya means the Masai Mara during the great migration, the elephants of Amboseli in front of Kilimanjaro, and the beaches of the Indian Ocean to finish. Safari in its purest form, then lazy days.
Frequently asked questions
Where to find the sun in October?
Egypt, Namibia, Oman, Rajasthan and Botswana top our ranking for a sunshine trip in October. In first place, Egypt: 32 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 27 °C on average over 2015-2024.
Which is the closest sunshine destination in October?
Egypt, about 4h30 by air from Paris, with 32 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 27 °C in October.
Where does it rain least in October among these destinations?
Botswana: 0 days of rain on average in October, with 36 °C in the afternoon.
Where is it hottest in October?
Among these destinations, Botswana, with 36 °C in the afternoon on average in October: plan your sightseeing for early morning and late afternoon.
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