i Where to go for Halloween 2026
Halloween on 31 October has its roots in Ireland and Scotland. Today the biggest celebrations are in the US, and Mexico marks the Day of the Dead right after.
Of 51 destinations compared, 34 have daytime highs of 24 °C or more on these dates and 14 have sea water warm enough to swim (24 °C+).
Classic Halloween destinations
Ranked by the weather you can expect on these dates.
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New Orleans
i Savannah
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Mexico City
i Oaxaca City
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Tokyo
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Sighișoara
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London
i Brasov
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Prague
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i York
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Dublin
Galway
Best weather worldwide
The most pleasant climate for these dates — one destination per country.
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Jerusalem
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Amman
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Alexandria
i Los Angeles
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Nicosia
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Ubud
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Arequipa
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Marrakesh
Warmest seas
Average sea temperature from 30 years of NOAA satellite data.
i Haifa
i Larnaca
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i Nusa Dua
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Cairns
i Pensacola
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Antalya
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Rhodes
Tala Bay
A short flight from New York
Within about 3,000 km (≈ 4 hours’ flight), ranked by the go score.
i Progreso
Cancún
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Varadero
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Kingston
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Nassau
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Punta Cana
i Montego Bay
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St John's
Best value for these dates
Good weather where your money goes furthest (World Bank price levels).
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Punakha
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Maseru
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Beijing
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Tirana
Busan
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Lisbon
Good weather, fewer crowds
Places that are pleasant now but quieter than in their peak season.
Best places in United States
Ranked by the weather you can expect on these dates.
i San Francisco
i Albuquerque
i Santa Barbara
i Sacramento
i Fresno
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i San Diego
San Jose
i Oakland
Compare the destinations
Weather, sea, crowds, prices and flight time for these dates at a glance.
| Destination | Go score | Day / night | Sea | Rain days | Crowds | Price level | Flight from New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 94 | 27° / 16° | — | 6 | Very busy | Expensive | 3 h 04 |
| Savannah | 92 | 26° / 14° | — | 6 | Very busy | Expensive | 2 h 07 |
| Mexico City | 83 | 24° / 10° | — | 8 | Busy | Cheap | 4 h 57 |
| Oaxaca City | 75 | 29° / 14° | — | 7 | Very busy | Cheap | 5 h 02 |
| Tokyo | 64 | 21° / 14° | — | 16 | Very busy | Average | 14 h 34 |
| Sighișoara | 53 | 15° / 2° | — | 8 | Quiet | Cheap | 10 h 12 |
| London | 45 | 15° / 8° | — | 13 | Busy | Expensive | 7 h 47 |
| Brasov | 43 | 13° / 2° | — | 9 | Quiet | Cheap | 10 h 19 |
| Jerusalem | 100 | 24° / 15° | — | 3 | Busy | Expensive | 12 h 24 |
| Amman | 100 | 26° / 14° | — | 3 | Busy | Cheap | 12 h 27 |
| Alexandria | 100 | 28° / 19° | 26° | 2 | Busy | Very cheap | 11 h 59 |
| Los Angeles | 99 | 28° / 14° | — | 2 | Very busy | Expensive | 5 h 42 |
| Nicosia | 98 | 30° / 16° | — | 4 | Very busy | Average | 11 h 55 |
| Ubud | 100 | 30° / 23° | — | 3 | Very busy | Very cheap | 21 h 34 |
| Haifa | 99 | 27° / 18° | 26° | 4 | Very busy | Expensive | 12 h 17 |
| Larnaca | 99 | 29° / 16° | 25° | 3 | Busy | Average | 11 h 58 |
| Nusa Dua | 100 | 31° / 24° | 27° | 2 | Busy | Very cheap | 21 h 37 |
| Cairns | 96 | 29° / 20° | 26° | 4 | Busy | Expensive | 20 h 22 |
| Punakha | 95 | 25° / 13° | — | 4 | Busy | Very cheap | 16 h 21 |
| Maseru | 88 | 24° / 9° | — | 9 | Busy | Very cheap | 17 h 18 |
| Beijing | 83 | 19° / 7° | — | 6 | Very busy | Cheap | 14 h 44 |
| Tirana | 82 | 22° / 10° | — | 9 | Quiet | Cheap | 10 h 11 |
WorldClim · CRU · NOAA OISST · Eurostat · World Bank ICP · estimate: flight
Halloween: dates for the coming years
- 2026October 30 – November 1, 2026starts in 15 days
- 2027October 30 – November 1, 2027starts in 380 days
- 2028October 30 – November 1, 2028starts in 746 days
- 2029October 30 – November 1, 2029starts in 1,111 days
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Frequently asked questions
When is Halloween 2026?
October 30 – November 1, 2026.
Where is it warm for Halloween?
The best weather on these dates: Jerusalem (Israel, 24°C (76°F)), Amman (Jordan, 26°C (78°F)), Alexandria (Egypt, 28°C (82°F)), and Los Angeles (United States, 28°C (82°F)).
Where can you swim for Halloween?
The warmest seas: Haifa (Israel, 26°C (79°F)), Larnaca (Cyprus, 25°C (77°F)), Nusa Dua (Indonesia, 27°C (81°F)), and Cairns (Australia, 26°C (79°F)).
Where to go for Halloween near New York?
Progreso (Mexico), Cancún (Mexico), Varadero (Cuba), and Kingston (Jamaica).
Where to go for Halloween in United States?
San Francisco, Albuquerque, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, and Fresno.
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