Top Reasons Why October is The Best Month of the Year

Here's why October is such a great month!

Summer has passed, the weeks are getting progressively colder, and the days are getting ever so shorter. It's not winter quite yet, but October is slap bang in the middle of many people's favourite season... autumn. 

Here, we look into some of the most common reasons why October is regarded as the best month of the year. So, without further ado, in no particular order, here's why the tenth month is the best... 

Cosy Nights In

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, we find ourselves spedning more time indoors, especially in the evenings, which means plenty of cosy nights in, snuggled in front of the telly with a hot drink. Bliss! 

TV Season

Speaking of cosy nights in, what better time than to enjoy some good telly than in the mid autumn weeks? Some of the best TV shows surface during autumn season, which makes staying in so much more enjoyable.

Pumpkin Seed

Many of us associate pumpkins with October, for obvious reasons, but did you know that pumpkin seed, be in as an oil or an extract, has so many health benefits? It can be excellent for the digestive system, good for the skin, and also effective for stumping hair loss. 

Autumn Leaves 

Every year, nature puts on the ultimate show as the leaves change colour. October is the best month of the year to enjoy the vibrant colours of the leaves, whether you take a scenic drive or a long walk. 

Sweater/Jumper Season 

Speak to any person, and they will tell you the same thing; There's something really satisfying about sliding into a jump as the autumn chill kicks in. 

Clothes, clothes, clothes! 

October is the month when the weather starts to get cold, so what better excuse is there to get a brand new wardrobe of clothes. Come on, we all love wearing a new outfit! 

Long Autumn Walks

Ok, so long walks can be a lot of fun whatever the season, but there's something extra special about them during the autumn months. It's not hot enough to sweat, and not cold enough to freeze. October offers the perfect balance. 

Cosy Pubs

One doesn't have to stay at home to be cosy, heck, some of the most cosy places to be are in local pubs. Nothing beats a drink, sat next to a cost fireplace in a small pub. 

Baking 

Autumn is officially the most popular season for baking, so, whether it's cakes, bread or pastry that takes your fancy, October is the time to execute your create baking talents. 

Arts and Crafts

With Halloween capping off the month, many of us find that we are constantly doing arty, crafty things such as making costumes, masks, decorating, and cutting pumpkins. It's a fun time that can be spent with family and friends. 

Sweets! 

Halloween is only one day, but let's face it, we all spend most of October stuffing our faces with Halloween sweets and chocolate. 

Halloween

You either love or hate Halloween, and if, like most people, you love it, then October can be a great month just for that reason alone. 

Lucky Month

Not much seems to happen in October, in fact, many people label the month as the most boring of the year, however, that's probably a good thing, as we've got enough negative headlines on the news channels as it is, so October can be refreshingly boring. 

Autumn Colours

You can't beat the beautiful colours of autumn season, and the month that reflects that most is.... that's right, you've guessed it... October. 

Cheeky Getaway 

Whether it's in the countryside, or a city break, October is always a good month to have a little weekend escape. 

Cheap Holiday Deals

With summer long gone, October is a great month to take advantage of some cheap holiday deals. It maybe cold in some places during this month, but it's still comfortably warm in many holiday resorts. 

It's starting to feel a lot like... 

The festive season is fast approaching... 

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