1. Kyoto, Japan
18°C
First hints of autumn color mid-month, mild weather.
Tip: Late-November is peak red — early October is empty preview.
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Where to travel in October
Autumn colors, harvest, dry season returning in Asia
October is the last cheap-and-warm window in the Mediterranean and the start of foliage season globally. Great for foodie trips.
Top October destinations
2. Lisbon + Porto, Portugal
22°C
Still 22°C, port harvest, half the price of July.
Tip: Douro Valley river cruise for the harvest weekend.
3. Marrakech + Sahara, Morocco
26°C
Cool nights back, camel-trek weather perfect.
Tip: Merzouga dunes over Zagora if you can only pick one.
4. Sicily, Italy
24°C
Warm sea, no crowds, Etna hikes in T-shirt.
Tip: Palermo → Cefalù → Taormina by train works well.
5. New England, USA
15°C
Peak foliage in the second half of the month.
Tip: Vermont's Route 100 is the classic drive.
What to avoid in October
- · Northern India (Delhi smog season starting late month)
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