Where to go this month.
Autumn colour month globally, Middle East and Egypt at their peak, and the Caribbean hurricane season winding down.
October is the month of autumn everywhere — New England fall foliage (peak mid-month), Kyoto and Tokyo momiji (late October through November), Quebec + Vermont + New Hampshire, the Dolomites' larch groves. The Middle East and Egypt enter their best travel window (October-April). Caribbean hurricane season winds down end of month. Oktoberfest concludes (first weekend of October). Indian festival season intensifies — Durga Puja in Kolkata (early October), Diwali (late October / early November). Mexico's Day of the Dead approaches (late October-November 2).
Peak this October
New England fall foliage
Peak mid-October in Vermont + New Hampshire. Kancamagus Highway is the postcard drive. Hotels at 95%+ occupancy across October; book 6+ months ahead.
Our Fall Foliage hub →Egypt + Jordan + Morocco peak
25-28°C daytime, cool evenings. The six-month window October-April is the only comfortable time for outdoor exploration; early October is the start.
Our 10-day Egypt itinerary →Kyoto momiji (autumn leaves)
Kyoto peak is typically late November; October is pre-peak but atmospheric. Eikan-do, Tofuku-ji are the famous viewing spots.
Mexico Day of the Dead
October 31 - November 2. Oaxaca and Michoacán (Pátzcuaro) are the most atmospheric traditions. Book flights + accommodation 3-6 months ahead.
Day-by-day plans that fit October
Plan ahead this October
- →Winter ski season booking (Alps + Rockies, final windows)
- →Cherry blossom 2027 Japan
- →Christmas markets (2 months out)
Looking ahead · November
Kyoto momiji peak, Indian wedding season begins, and the Caribbean enters its second sweet spot.
See the full November outlook →The data behind these picks
Our editor picks above cross-reference four proprietary indices — when destinations are at their peak, where the dollar goes furthest, who can visit where, and where it's still quiet.