How does WorldVacayWeather determine the best holiday weather?

WorldVacayWeather analyzes 20 years of historical weather data from the Open-Meteo archive API. We compare your preferences for temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours, and wind speed against daily averages to calculate a match score from 0-100%.

Which destinations are available on WorldVacayWeather?

WorldVacayWeather covers 24+ popular holiday destinations including Mallorca, Crete, Bali, Cancún, Maldives, Tenerife, Algarve, Phuket, and more across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Islands, and Africa.

Is WorldVacayWeather free to use?

Yes, WorldVacayWeather is completely free. You can check weather data, discover destinations, generate packing lists, and estimate budgets at no cost.

What is the best month to visit the Mediterranean?

Based on 20 years of weather data, June through September typically offers the best weather for Mediterranean destinations like Mallorca, Crete, and the Côte d'Azur, with average temperatures of 25-30°C, 10+ hours of sunshine, and minimal rainfall.

Where is it hot in October?

A data-led shortlist of the warmest, sunniest, driest holiday spots for October, scored from twenty years of historical climate records against a classic beach-holiday profile (22–33°C, 7+ hours of sun, fewer than 2 rainy days per week).

The ranking

Tenerife (Spain) — 23.2°C, 10.6h sun/day, 0.1 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
Marrakech (Morocco) — 22.5°C, 10.1h sun/day, 0.4 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
Antalya (Turkey) — 21.7°C, 10.2h sun/day, 1.2 rainy days/week. Score: 99/100.
Gambia (Gambia) — 28°C, 9.8h sun/day, 2.2 rainy days/week. Score: 99/100.
Cape Verde (Cape Verde) — 26.5°C, 10.6h sun/day, 0.1 rainy days/week. Score: 96/100.
Algarve (Portugal) — 20.1°C, 9.6h sun/day, 1.5 rainy days/week. Score: 93/100.
Gran Canaria (Spain) — 20.1°C, 10.6h sun/day, 0.9 rainy days/week. Score: 93/100.
Mallorca (Spain) — 19.3°C, 9.6h sun/day, 1.4 rainy days/week. Score: 91/100.
Crete (Greece) — 18.5°C, 9.9h sun/day, 1.9 rainy days/week. Score: 88/100.
Costa Brava (Spain) — 18.3°C, 9h sun/day, 1.9 rainy days/week. Score: 87/100.

Why these picks

Tenerife in October

Tenerife averages 23.2°C in October, with 10.6 hours of sunshine a day and only 0.1 rainy days a week. Match score: 100/100.

Marrakech in October

Marrakech averages 22.5°C in October, with 10.1 hours of sunshine a day and only 0.4 rainy days a week. Match score: 100/100.

Antalya in October

Antalya averages 21.7°C in October, with 10.2 hours of sunshine a day and only 1.2 rainy days a week. Match score: 99/100.

Frequently asked

Where is it hot in October?

In October the hottest, sunniest destinations we track are Tenerife (23.2°C, 10.6h sun/day); Marrakech (22.5°C, 10.1h sun/day); Antalya (21.7°C, 10.2h sun/day).

What is the best warm-weather destination in October?

Tenerife scores highest in October with average temperatures around 23.2°C, 10.6 hours of sunshine a day and only 0.1 rainy days per week.

Is October a good month for a beach holiday?

Yes — 10 of our 10 top destinations score 70+ for a beach holiday in October.