Travel calendar
Where should I go in October?
Pick any month and see where seasons line up perfectly — and where to avoid.
· 32 destinations
Ideal weather and full access in October.
Japan
Cherry blossoms in spring, fiery maples in autumn.
Vietnam
A long country with three climates.
India
A subcontinent — pick your region carefully.
Nepal
Crystal-clear mountain views in autumn.
South Korea
Sharp four-season country.
China
Continental — pick a region first.
Taiwan
Night markets, misty mountains, hot springs.
Bhutan
Himalayan kingdom of dzongs and prayer flags.
Jordan
Petra under blue skies.
Israel
Mediterranean climate with desert depth.
Türkiye
Cappadocia balloons and Aegean beaches.
Italy
Shoulder seasons are the sweet spot.
France
Paris in spring is a cliché for a reason.
Spain
Sunny shoulder seasons rule.
Portugal
Mild Atlantic country, long beach season.
Greece
Islands May–Oct, ruins year-round.
Iceland
Midnight sun or northern lights — both, never at once.
Czechia
Prague in spring, Christmas market dreams in December.
Hungary
Budapest baths year-round.
Romania
Carpathian castles, painted monasteries, wild bears.
Serbia
Belgrade nightlife and brass-band villages.
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Ottoman bridges and emerald rivers.
Morocco
Cities, desert, and Atlas mountains.
South Africa
Reverse seasons — perfect Dec for beaches.
Namibia
Dunes and desert wildlife.
Ethiopia
Highlands and ancient churches.
Australia
An entire continent — pick top or bottom.
New Zealand
Two seasons — both stunning.
United States
Pick a region — the country spans 6 climate zones.
Peru
Inca Trail dry season May–Sep.
Argentina
Patagonia summer, wine country shoulder.
Chile
Atacama to Antarctica in one country.
· 20 destinations
Solid conditions, often with fewer crowds.
Indonesia
Endless islands, two seasons.
Thailand
A tale of two coasts and three seasons.
Sri Lanka
Two monsoons, two coasts.
UAE
Desert winters are magical; summers brutal.
Georgia
Mountain valleys and wine country.
Norway
Fjords in summer, aurora in winter.
Slovenia
A fairy-tale Alpine compact.
Poland
Pretty old towns and brutal winters.
Bulgaria
Black Sea beaches, Rila monasteries, cheap ski.
Albania
Europe's last cheap Riviera.
Slovakia
High Tatras, hidden castles, half the crowds.
North Macedonia
Lake Ohrid and Ottoman bazaars.
Egypt
Pyramids in cool desert winter.
Kenya
The Great Migration in Maasai Mara.
Tanzania
Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar.
Fiji
Tropical dry season May–Oct.
Canada
Endless wilderness — pick season carefully.
Costa Rica
Dry season is high season.
Brazil
Carnival summer, Pantanal dry winter.
Ecuador
Galápagos and the equator.
· 3 destinations
Monsoons, extreme heat, closures, or storms.