If you’re yearning for a last gasp of sunshine, there are plenty of nearby destinations that offer August temperatures in October. And getting to the beach in the ‘jewel of the Mediterranean’ will cost you the same as a train from London to the coast in Cornwall. Direct return flights from the UK in October start from around £80. Sign up to The Getaway newsletter Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. The harbour in Sitia, Crete (Picture: Getty Images)But in the coming weeks, according to local meteorological reports and several travel agencies, temperatures range between 17 degrees in the evening and around 24 degrees during the day.