As autumn edges closer and the leaves begin to fall, we often find ourselves asking, “Where is hot in Europe in October?”. Bank accounts are still recovering from a summer of festivals and peak-season trips, but the desire to extend the season and top up vitamin D without the long-haul flight time is strong. After all, October is the clever traveller's favourite time to go on holiday.
The high-summer crowds have melted away and the kids are back in school – bar the October half-term – but much of southern Europe continues to sizzle. Best of all, prices are often much more affordable in this shoulder season as hotels, resorts, and restaurants start to pack down and fill rooms before closing for the winter. From dreamy Italian hideouts to Greek isle idylls and the sandy shores of Turkey’s southern coast, these are our favourite hot places in Europe in October.
For more general inspiration across the globe, guaranteed sun aside, see our guide to where to go on holiday in October . Where is the hottest place in Europe in October? The paradisical island of Cyprus is often considered the hottest place in Europe in October. The ‘season’ lasts so long here that many seasonal resorts remain open well into November, while those in nearby Turkey and Greece close their doors in October.
According to the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the average daily high in Larnaca is 28°C. Is Greece warm in October? While temperatures in the northernmost regions.