Looking for some October sunshine? There are plenty of warm destinations to choose from, with direct flights available from airports across the UK.
☀️ Where Is Hot in October?
| Destination | Average October Temperature |
|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 30°C |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | 29°C |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 27°C |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 26°C |
| 🇮🇨 Canary Islands | 25°C |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 24°C |
| 🇪🇸 Majorca | 23°C |
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | 36°C |
Average daytime temperatures. Actual temperatures vary.
🇪🇬 Egypt — Around 30°C
Egypt is one of the best choices for hot weather in October. Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh offer warm temperatures, beaches and plenty of All Inclusive resorts.
Flights to Egypt are available from several UK airports, including Birmingham and Manchester, depending on the destination and travel date.
Best for: All Inclusive, families and couples.
🇨🇻 Cape Verde — Around 29°C
Cape Verde offers warm weather, beaches and a good choice of All Inclusive resorts.
There are direct flights from selected UK airports, making it a good option for an October escape without travelling as far as the Caribbean.
Best for: Beaches, All Inclusive and relaxing.
🇨🇾 Cyprus — Around 27°C
Cyprus stays warm well into October, with Paphos, Protaras and Ayia Napa among the most popular areas.
There are flights from airports including Birmingham, Manchester and London, depending on the airline and dates.
Best for: Beaches, couples and All Inclusive.
🇹🇷 Turkey — Around 26°C
Antalya, Side, Belek and Dalaman can all be warm in October, with a huge choice of All Inclusive hotels.
Turkey is also particularly easy to reach from the UK, with flights available from airports including Birmingham, Manchester, East Midlands, Bristol and London airports.
Best for: All Inclusive, families and couples.
🇮🇨 Canary Islands — Around 25°C
Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are some of the most reliable choices for October sunshine.
There is also a huge choice of flights from UK airports, including Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool, Leeds Bradford and London airports.
If you’re looking for a straightforward winter sun holiday without a long flight, the Canary Islands are difficult to beat.
Best for: Reliable sunshine, families and All Inclusive.
🇬🇷 Greece — Around 24°C
Crete and Rhodes can still be warm in October, particularly earlier in the month.
You can find flights to Greece from airports across the UK, although routes vary considerably depending on the island and time of year.
Best for: Couples, beaches and exploring.
🇪🇸 Majorca — Around 23°C
Majorca can still have plenty of sunshine in October, although temperatures are generally lower than destinations further south.
With flights available from airports including Birmingham, Manchester, East Midlands, Bristol, Leeds Bradford and London, Majorca can be a convenient option for a short-haul October break.
Best for: Short-haul breaks, couples and exploring.
🇦🇪 Dubai — Around 36°C
If you want serious heat, Dubai is one of the hottest options in October.
With direct flights available from major UK airports including Birmingham, Manchester, Heathrow and Gatwick, Dubai is an option if you’re happy to travel a little further for guaranteed heat.
Best for: Luxury, couples and guaranteed heat.
🚢 October Cruises: Where Can You Go?
October is a fantastic month for cruising because you can still find warm weather in many parts of Europe, while cruise lines also start moving ships towards warmer winter destinations.
🇪🇸 Mediterranean Cruises
A Mediterranean cruise is an easy option if you want sunshine without flying too far.
Itineraries can include:
- Barcelona
- Palma
- Valencia
- Marseille
- Rome
- Naples
- Sicily
- Malta
You can often combine several Mediterranean destinations in one week or longer.
🇮🇨 Canary Islands Cruises
The Canary Islands are particularly good for an October cruise.
Itineraries can include Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Madeira, giving you several warm-weather stops in one trip.
This is also a good option if you’re looking for a cruise with plenty of sea days and a more relaxed pace.
🇵🇹 Madeira & Portugal
October cruises can also visit Madeira, Lisbon and the Algarve.
Madeira is a particularly good addition to a cruise itinerary, with warm temperatures and plenty to see away from the beaches.
🇬🇷 Greek Islands
Early October can be a great time to cruise around the Greek Islands.
Depending on the itinerary, you could visit places such as Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete and Athens.
It’s a great way to see several Greek destinations without having to choose just one island for your holiday.
🌴 Caribbean Cruises
If you want proper heat, October also brings Caribbean cruise options.
Itineraries can include:
- Barbados
- Jamaica
- St Lucia
- Antigua
- St Kitts
- Dominican Republic
- The Bahamas
October is within the Caribbean hurricane season, so itineraries and weather can be more variable. However, cruises can still offer some excellent opportunities for winter sun.
🚢 Repositioning Cruises
October is also a great time to look at repositioning cruises.
As cruise lines move ships between Europe and the Caribbean for the winter season, you can sometimes find longer itineraries offering a combination of Mediterranean and Atlantic destinations before arriving in the Caribbean.
These cruises can be particularly good value if you’re happy with several sea days.
🇬🇧 Cruise From Southampton
You don’t always need to fly to join a cruise.
Southampton has a huge range of departures, including Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Canary Islands itineraries.
For anyone living in the Midlands, this can be a convenient alternative to flying, particularly if you’d rather avoid airports altogether.
Fly-cruise options are also available, with departures from airports such as Birmingham, Manchester and Londondepending on the cruise line and itinerary.
☀️ Our Top Picks for October
Hottest: 🇦🇪 Dubai
Best All Inclusive: 🇪🇬 Egypt or 🇹🇷 Turkey
Easy winter sun: 🇮🇨 Canary Islands
Best short-haul: 🇨🇾 Cyprus
Best cruise: 🚢 Canary Islands or Mediterranean
Best for a longer adventure: 🌴 Caribbean cruise
At Tom & Maria Travel, we can search holidays and cruises from airports and cruise ports across the UK and compare options to suit your dates and budget.
Looking for some October sunshine? Get in touch and we’ll do the searching for you.
