September • October • November
Blazing colors, harvest season, and mild Mediterranean shoulder season: fall rewards travelers seeking calm and golden light.
Inspiration
Momiji, North American foliage, or a calmer Mediterranean: four destinations to experience fall differently.
61-72°F
Momiji
Kyoto and the Japanese Alps in red and gold
46-61°F
Foliage
Quebec and Ontario in golden leaves
72-82°F
Shoulder season
Still-warm sea and Cyclades without the crowds
68-82°F
Mild
Medinas, desert, and Atlantic coast at their best
Nature
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France / Switzerland
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Norway
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CITY BREAKS
United States
Don't miss
Central Park in color, Halloween, and the marathon
United Kingdom
Don't miss
Golden Hyde Park, theater season, and cozy pubs
France
Don't miss
Literary season, autumn gardens, and exhibitions
Czech Republic
Don't miss
Autumn romance and mist on the Vltava
Italy
Don't miss
Roman ease, harvest season, and quiet terraces
Portugal
Don't miss
Extended golden light and melancholic fado
Sunny days and showers: pack layers and a rain jacket.
Golden hour lasts longer: perfect for photography.
September–October: book wineries and tastings early.
Fewer tourists, better prices, and easier access to sites.
Fall rewards travelers seeking calm: golden light, harvest season, and lower prices. Japan glows with momiji, while Canada delivers blazing foliage.
Greece and Morocco extend ideal Mediterranean ease. Refine by month: September for shoulder season, October for colors, November for off-season deals.
Look ahead to summer or winter, or explore our When to go guide and destinations.