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October travel

Where to go on holiday in October?

Cancun scores 8.1 out of 10 in October: 31C days, a 29C sea you can swim in without flinching, and 220mm of rain that mostly falls in short afternoon bursts. Here is how the rest of the world stacks up this month.

Crowds. One of the quietest months. Ruins, cenotes and beach clubs feel almost private.

Prices. Cheapest window of the year. The same resort can cost half its January rate.

Seaweed. Sargassum can appear on some east-facing beaches. Isla Mujeres north beach and the cenotes are the reliable backup.

Storms. Hurricane season is active. Choose flexible rates and consider travel cover.

What is on in Cancun in October

  • Festival de Vida y Muerte builds towards Day of the Dead
  • Very few tourists, so ruins and cenotes feel private
  • Great last-minute deals as the season turns

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