Top 10 summer sun holiday destinations in October 2023
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Planning a late summer break for some end-of-the-season sunshine? We've got the pick of the bunch when it comes to finding a destination drenched in sunshine, whether you're looking for a short, medium or long haul escape in October.

If there's one thing we know here at Weather2Travel.com, it's the importance of sunshine when you're on holiday. Not everyone likes the same temperatures - some prefer warm to hot, for example - and people's interests vary but almost everyone wants sunshine.
Destination | Temperature | Daily sunshine | Flight time | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Max | Min | |||
1. Red Sea, Egypt | 32°C | 22°C | 10 hours | 5.5 hours |
2. Maldives | 30°C | 25°C | 8 hours | 10 hours |
3. Florida, USA | 29°C | 23°C | 8 hours | 10 hours |
4. Dubai, UAE | 36°C | 23°C | 10 hours | 7 hours |
5. Kenyan coast | 29°C | 22°C | 9 hours | 14 hours |
6. Cape Verde | 29°C | 24°C | 8 hours | 6 hours |
7. Seychelles | 29°C | 23°C | 7 hours | 10 hours |
8. Cyprus | 25°C | 16°C | 8 hours | 5 hours |
9. Antalya coast, Turkey | 26°C | 14°C | 8 hours | 4.5 hours |
10. Gran Canaria, Canaries | 25°C | 18°C | 7 hours | 4.5 hours |
It was with this in mind that we set about curating a set of infographics to expertly guide anyone on the hunt for a sunny break in summer, and this collection is our pick of the top places in October. As you can see, it's a really tasty mix of exciting and diverse destinations with something for everyone.

Top 10 sunny destinations in October
- Red Sea, Egypt
- Maldives
- Florida, USA
- Dubai, UAE
- Kenyan coast
- Cape Verde
- Seychelles
- Cyprus
- Antalya coast, Turkey
- Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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