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Best sun destinations in October 2026 – where to go

Maldives and Seychelles reopen for their best season. Bali's dry season lingers while the Middle East cools to perfection.

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Top 12 destinations for October

Ranked by optimal weather conditions, UV intensity and travel accessibility.

UV 9

Indonesia

Bali

Island of the Gods with lush rice terraces and powerful equatorial sunshine.

Paradise atolls with overwater bungalows and extreme equatorial sun exposure.

Pristine archipelago with unique granite beaches.

8 min burn

260 sunny days

Peak UV: 14

April - May, October - November

UV 10

UAE

Dubai

Futuristic desert city with extreme heat and dangerously high UV index.

Maui, Hawaii

Valley Isle with Hana Road and Haleakala sunrise.

Cancún

Crystal-clear waters and ancient Mayan ruins make Cancún a tropical paradise with intense Caribbean sun.

Tulum

Mayan ruins overlooking Caribbean beaches.

Gold Coast

Australia's playground with world-famous beaches and notoriously high UV levels.

Zanzibar

Spice Island with pristine beaches and extreme equatorial sun exposure.

Pristine islands with warm hospitality and strong South Pacific UV levels.

Rio de Janeiro

Marvelous city with famous beaches and intense summer sun.

Phuket

Thailand's largest island with stunning beaches and strong tropical UV exposure.

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