Wondering when to plan your next adventure?
This comprehensive calendar highlights the best destinations around the world for each month, taking into account weather, attractions, and local events.
Whether you’re dreaming of pristine beaches, cultural experiences, or wildlife encounters, use this guide to time your travels perfectly.
When to Go Where: Your Ultimate Month-by-Month Travel Guide
Find out where to go each month of the year, according to the optimal weather, sights and festivals.
1. January
• New Zealand: Height of summer with long sunny days and perfect conditions for exploring landscapes and beaches.
• Australia: Peak summer with ideal beach weather, vibrant festivals, and perfect conditions for coastal explorations.
• Taiwan: Pleasant winter temperatures with minimal rain, perfect for hot springs and urban exploration.
• Philippines: Dry season with perfect beach weather, clear waters for diving, and comfortable temperatures.
• Cambodia: Peak dry season with comfortable temperatures, clear skies, and perfect conditions for temple exploration.
• Maldives: Perfect dry season with minimal rainfall, calm seas, and exceptional underwater visibility.
• Thailand: Ideal cool, dry season with comfortable temperatures and perfect beach conditions nationwide.
• Vietnam (Central and Southern): Perfect dry season with sunny days, comfortable temperatures, for exploring coastal towns, historic sites, and the Mekong Delta.
• Canada: Winter wonderland with perfect conditions for skiing, snowboarding, and ice festivals across the country.
• Hawaii: Winter whale watching season with pleasant temperatures and good conditions on the leeward sides of islands.
• Mexico: Perfect dry season with ideal temperatures in beach destinations and comfortable conditions for exploring inland sites.
• Caribbean Islands: Peak dry season with perfect temperatures, minimal rainfall, and ideal beach conditions across most islands.
• Egypt: Perfect winter conditions with comfortable temperatures for exploring ancient sites, minimal crowds, and ideal Nile cruise weather.
• Costa Rica: Continued dry season with perfect beach weather, abundant wildlife, and ideal conditions for exploring rainforests and volcanoes.
• United Arab Emirates: Perfect winter temperatures with Dubai Shopping Festival, outdoor events, and ideal conditions for desert experiences and beach activities.
• South Africa: Summer with excellent beach conditions, wildlife viewing in Kruger, and perfect weather for exploring Cape Town and the Winelands.
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2. February
• New Zealand: Peak summer weather with warm temperatures and ideal conditions for outdoor adventures.
• Australia: Summer perfection with warm ocean temperatures and great for exploring.
• Taiwan: Cool but comfortable with Lantern Festival celebrations and blooming plum blossoms.
• Philippines: Dry season with ideal conditions for island hopping and underwater exploration.
• Cambodia: Dry season with ideal temperatures for exploring Angkor Wat and other archaeological sites.
• Maldives: Dry season with peak marine life activity and perfect diving conditions.
• Thailand: Cool, dry season with ideal conditions for exploring beaches, mountains, and cities.
• Vietnam: Cool conditions in the north and clear skies perfect for beaches and cultural exploration in central and southern regions.
• Hawaii: Peak whale watching season with pleasant temperatures and gradually declining winter swells.
• Mexico: Ideal dry season continues with monarch butterfly colonies at their peak and perfect beach conditions.
• Caribbean Islands: Continued dry season with carnival celebrations on many islands and perfect beach weather.
• Costa Rica: Peak dry season with excellent weather nationwide, perfect for combining beach time with rainforest exploration and adventure activities.
• United Arab Emirates: Excellent winter weather with outdoor festivals, perfect temperatures for city exploration, and ideal conditions for water activities.
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3. March
• New Zealand: Early autumn brings pleasant temperatures, fewer tourists, and beautiful changing landscapes.
• Australia: Late summer offers comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, and ideal conditions before the autumn shift.
• Japan: Early cherry blossom season begins with magical pink landscapes and comfortable temperatures.
• China: Early spring brings blooming landscapes, comfortable temperatures, and fewer tourists in major sites.
• Taiwan: Early spring with cherry blossoms beginning to bloom and comfortable temperatures for hiking.
• Philippines: Last month of peak dry season with perfect beach conditions before temperatures rise.
• Singapore: Ideal weather, comfortable temperatures, and perfect conditions for exploring.
• Malaysia: Similar to Singapore with decreasing rainfall and perfect conditions for exploring both cities and nature.
• Cambodia: Last month of peak dry season before temperatures rise, ideal for temple exploration and lake visits.
• Maldives: Excellent conditions with warming waters and abundant marine life.
• Thailand: Last month of ideal cool weather before the hot season begins, perfect for Songkran preparations.
• Vietnam (Central and Northern): Excellent conditions with ideal temperatures, perfect for exploring coastal attractions and historic sites.
• Hawaii: Excellent conditions with warming temperatures, declining winter swells, and fewer tourists after spring break.
• Malta: Early spring with comfortable temperatures, blooming wildflowers, and fewer tourists before Easter holidays.
• Spain: Early spring, festivals like Las Fallas, and perfect temperatures for exploring cities before summer heat.
• Morocco: Comfortable temperatures, and ideal conditions for exploring cities and Atlas Mountains.
• Egypt: Excellent spring conditions with comfortable temperatures for desert exploration before the extreme heat of summer.
• Costa Rica: Excellent dry season conditions with warming temperatures, abundant wildlife, and perfect beach weather.
• United Arab Emirates: Perfect spring conditions with comfortable temperatures, ideal for exploring cities, desert adventures, and beach activities.
4. April
• New Zealand: Mid-autumn with spectacular foliage, cooler temperatures, and excellent hiking conditions.
• Australia: Mild autumn weather with perfect conditions for exploring the Outback and northern regions.
• Cook Islands: Beginning of the dry season with perfect temperatures and smaller crowds.
• Japan: Peak cherry blossom season with festivals, perfect temperatures, and spectacular natural beauty.
• South Korea: Cherry blossom season at its peak with festivals, mild temperatures, and vibrant spring energy.
• China: Mild temperatures with spring blossoms and ideal conditions for exploring both cities and natural areas.
• Taiwan: Perfect spring weather with abundant cherry blossoms, tea harvests, and ideal hiking conditions.
• Maldives: Last month of prime dry season, still excellent for diving.
• Vietnam (Central and Northern): Perfect spring conditions with comfortable temperatures and clear skies
• Hawaii: Ideal spring conditions with fewer crowds, perfect temperatures, and excellent water clarity for snorkeling.
• Mexico: Last month of the dry season with warm temperatures, Easter celebrations, and excellent conditions nationwide.
• Caribbean Islands: End of high season with fewer crowds, lower prices, and continued excellent weather.
• Ireland: Spring arrives, mild temperatures, and lengthening daylight hours perfect for exploring countryside.
• England: Spring blossoms, garden displays, and mild temperatures create perfect conditions for exploring both cities and countryside.
• Germany: Spring blossoms with beer garden season beginning, Easter markets, and pleasant temperatures for city exploration.
• France: Spring blooms with perfect temperatures, fewer tourists, and ideal conditions for exploring both Paris and countryside regions.
• Hungary: Spring awakening with blossoms, thermal bath season, and ideal temperatures for exploring Budapest and wine regions.
• Slovenia: Spring blooms, emerald rivers flowing strongly, and perfect temperatures for exploring.
• Croatia: Spring awakening with fewer tourists, and ideal temperatures for exploring historic coastal towns.
• Italy: Spring perfection, ideal temperatures, and fewer crowds at major attractions before summer peak.
Further Reading: Visiting Italy in Spring
• Malta: Perfect spring conditions with warm temperatures, and excellent conditions for exploring the islands.
• Spain: Spring festivals with Semana Santa celebrations, comfortable temperatures, and fewer tourists before summer peak.
• Portugal: Perfect spring conditions, wine country exploration, and ideal temperatures for exploring cities and countryside.
• Morocco: Spring perfection, comfortable temperatures, and excellent desert conditions before summer heat.
• Egypt: Last month of ideal spring weather before temperatures rise significantly, perfect for exploring ancient sites with fewer crowds.
• South Africa: Autumn begins with excellent safari conditions, fewer tourists, perfect wine country weather, and ideal temperatures for exploring Cape Town.
• Turkey: Spring blooms with tulip festivals in Istanbul, comfortable temperatures, and ideal conditions for exploring ancient sites before summer crowds.
• Costa Rica: Final month of dry season with perfect weather for exploring volcanoes, beaches, and wildlife reserves.
• Peru: Beginning of dry season in the Andean highlands, with good conditions for Machu Picchu visits and less rainfall.
5. May
• French Polynesia: Perfect dry season with low humidity and ideal conditions for exploring the islands.
• Cook Islands: Warm days, cool evenings and exceptional visibility for snorkeling.
• Fiji: Start of the dry season with sunny days and ideal conditions for water activities.
• Japan: Late spring offers lush green landscapes, comfortable temperatures, and fewer tourists.
• South Korea: Perfect spring weather with lush green mountains and ideal hiking conditions.
• China: Comfortable temperatures across most regions with lush landscapes and clear mountain views.
• Singapore: Warm with occasional afternoon showers, excellent for exploring, and enjoying the vibrant cuisine scene.
• Malaysia: Similar pattern to Singapore with occasional showers but still excellent for exploration.
• Indonesia: Beginning of the dry season with perfect conditions for Bali beaches and exploring Java’s temples.
• Vietnam (Central and Northern): Excellent conditions with warming temperatures, perfect for beach activities and exploring historic sites.
• Canada: Spring blooms with warming temperatures, and fewer crowds before peak summer season.
• USA: Perfect late spring conditions with national parks greening up, mild temperatures, and pre-summer crowds.
• Hawaii: Beginning of dry summer season with perfect temperatures, calm waters, and excellent conditions statewide.
• Caribbean Islands: Shoulder season begins with excellent value, decreasing crowds, and still very good weather before hurricane season.
• Denmark: Late spring brings comfortable temperatures, and long daylight hours perfect for exploring cities and countryside.
• Ireland: Late spring offers increasingly warm days, and perfect conditions for exploring historic sites.
• England: Chelsea Flower Show season with gardens at their peak, comfortable temperatures, and excellent conditions for city and country exploration.
• Scotland: Late spring brings increasingly long daylight hours, and ideal conditions for exploring highlands and islands.
• Poland: Spring brings comfortable temperatures, and perfect conditions for exploring historic cities.
• Germany: Perfect spring weather with outdoor festivals, beer gardens in full swing, and ideal conditions for river cruises.
• The Netherlands: Late tulip season with comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, and excellent conditions for cycling and city exploration.
• Belgium: Spring perfection, outdoor cafés, and ideal temperatures for exploring historic cities.
• France: Perfect late spring, optimal wine country visits, and ideal temperatures before summer crowds arrive.
• Austria: Alpine spring, pre-summer crowds, and perfect conditions for exploring both cities and countryside.
• Hungary: Late spring perfection with outdoor thermal baths, vibrant café culture, and ideal temperatures for exploring the entire country.
• Slovenia: Late spring with perfect hiking conditions, Lake Bled at its emerald best, and ideal temperatures for outdoor activities.
• Croatia: Pre-summer perfection with warming sea temperatures, fewer tourists, and ideal conditions for exploring Adriatic coasts and islands.
• Greece: Perfect conditions with warm temperatures, and ideal conditions before summer crowds and heat arrive.
• Malta: Late spring with perfect swimming temperatures beginning, clear skies, and ideal conditions for exploring the entire archipelago.
• Italy: Perfect late spring, ideal temperatures, and excellent conditions for exploring both cities and countryside before peak crowds.
Further Reading: Visiting Italy in May
• Spain: Perfect conditions with warm temperatures, vibrant festivals, and ideal conditions for exploring both cities and coastal areas.
• Portugal: Late spring perfection with warm temperatures, fewer tourists, and excellent conditions for beach and city exploration.
• Morocco: Last month of ideal spring conditions before summer heat arrives, perfect for exploring cities and mountain regions.
• Mauritius: Beginning of ideal season with perfect temperatures, and excellent conditions for both beach activities and exploring the island.
• South Africa: Mid-autumn with perfect safari conditions in Kruger, whale watching beginning along the coast, and ideal hiking weather.
• Turkey: Perfect late spring with comfortable temperatures nationwide, wildflowers in Cappadocia, and ideal conditions for exploring both coasts and inland areas.
• Peru: Excellent conditions with clear skies in the highlands, ideal for Machu Picchu, Cusco exploration, and trekking.
6. June
• French Polynesia: Comfortable temperatures and minimal rainfall make for spectacular lagoon visibility.
• Cook Islands: Peak season begins with perfect weather and vibrant island culture.
• Fiji: Warm days, cool evenings and excellent visibility for diving and snorkeling.
• South Korea: Early summer brings vibrant festivals, lush landscapes, and comfortable temperatures before the monsoon.
• Indonesia: Dry season in full swing with perfect beach weather and ideal conditions for Komodo and Bali exploration.
• Canada: Beginning of summer with long daylight hours, perfect temperatures, and vibrant outdoor festivals.
• USA: Early summer perfection with long daylight hours, ideal temperatures, and vibrant festivals nationwide.
• Hawaii: Perfect dry season conditions with warm temperatures, minimal rainfall, and excellent underwater visibility.
• Mexico: Last month of the dry season with warm temperatures, Easter celebrations, and excellent conditions nationwide.
• Sweden: Midsummer celebrations with nearly 24-hour daylight, comfortable temperatures, and vibrant cultural festivities.
• Denmark: Long daylight hours with Midsummer celebrations, perfect weather for cycling, and ideal conditions for exploring coastal areas.
• Ireland: Early summer with long daylight hours, vibrant green landscapes, and perfect temperatures for exploring the entire island.
• England: Early summer with perfect garden conditions, outdoor festivals, and ideal temperatures.
• Scotland: Nearly endless daylight with summer festivals beginning, ideal temperatures, and perfect conditions for exploring remote areas.
• Poland: Early summer with comfortable temperatures, and perfect conditions for exploring both cities and countryside.
• Germany: Summer festival season begins with perfect weather for river cruises, and ideal conditions for outdoor exploration.
• The Netherlands: Early summer with pleasant temperatures, vibrant outdoor culture, and perfect conditions for exploring countryside and cities.
• Belgium: Summer perfection with outdoor festivals, café culture, and ideal conditions for exploring the entire country.
• France: Early summer with lavender fields beginning to bloom, wine festivals, and perfect temperatures before the August tourist surge.
• Switzerland: Alpine summer begins with wildflower meadows, perfect hiking conditions, and ideal lake temperatures.
Further Reading: Visiting Switzerland in June
• Austria: Early summer with alpine meadows in bloom, music festivals beginning, and perfect conditions for mountain exploration.
• Hungary: Early summer with vibrant café culture, outdoor thermal baths, and perfect temperatures for exploring wine regions.
• Slovenia: Early summer with perfect alpine hiking, river activities, and ideal temperatures before peak tourist season.
• Croatia: Early beach season with warm sea temperatures, vibrant coastal towns, and ideal conditions before peak crowds arrive.
• Greece: Perfect early summer with ideal island-hopping conditions, warm seas, and vibrant cultural festivals.
• Spain: Early summer with San Juan festivals, perfect beach conditions, and ideal temperatures before the August tourist surge.
• Portugal: Early summer with Saints’ festivals, warm temperatures, and excellent beach conditions before peak tourist season.
• Tanzania: Beginning of dry season with ideal safari conditions, wildebeest migration, and perfect weather for Kilimanjaro trekking.
• Mauritius: Excellent conditions with cool, dry weather, perfect for both beach activities and exploring the island’s interior.
• Central Vietnam: Warm temperatures and clear skies making for perfect beach conditions and ideal exploration of historic towns.
• Peru: Peak dry season in the highlands with perfect conditions for Inca Trail, Machu Picchu visits, and exploring Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
7. July
• French Polynesia: Peak whale-watching season with stunning clear skies and calm waters.
• Cook Islands: Whale-watching season begins with perfect tropical weather continuing.
• Fiji: Ideal conditions with minimal rainfall and comfortable temperatures for exploring.
• Singapore: Predictable weather patterns with brief afternoon showers, excellent for museum visits, food exploration, and evening entertainment at Marina Bay.
• Malaysia: Similar weather patterns to Singapore with great diving conditions on the east coast.
• Indonesia: Peak dry season with perfect conditions for climbing volcanoes and exploring the archipelago.
• Canada: Peak summer with warm temperatures, abundant wildlife, and perfect conditions for exploring national parks.
• USA: Peak summer with Independence Day celebrations, excellent beach conditions, and perfect national park weather.
• Hawaii: Perfect dry season conditions with warm temperatures, minimal rainfall, and excellent underwater visibility.
• Iceland: Peak summer with 24-hour daylight, mild temperatures, and ideal conditions for exploring the entire island.
• Sweden: Peak summer with warm temperatures, archipelago boating season, and vibrant outdoor lifestyle.
• Denmark: Peak summer with warm temperatures, abundant outdoor festivals, and perfect conditions for beach and countryside exploration.
• Scotland: Peak summer with highland games, festivals, and perfect conditions for exploring the remotest parts of the country.
• Poland: Midsummer with warm temperatures, outdoor festivals, and perfect conditions for exploring lakes and countryside.
• Germany: Peak summer with warm temperatures, vibrant festival season, and excellent conditions for exploring both cities and nature.
• The Netherlands: Summer with warm temperatures, outdoor events, and perfect conditions for exploring the entire country.
• Tanzania: Peak dry season with spectacular wildebeest migration river crossings in the Serengeti, and ideal safari conditions throughout.
• Mauritius: Winter season with cool evenings, minimal rainfall, and excellent conditions for water sports and outdoor activities.
• Peru: Excellent dry season, ideal trekking conditions, and perfect weather for exploring Cusco and Lake Titicaca.
8. August
• French Polynesia: Ideal weather continues with warm days, cool nights and excellent conditions for water activities.
• Cook Islands: Perfect weather continues with humpback whales present in the waters.
• Fiji: Peak dry season with ideal beach weather and brilliant underwater visibility.
• Singapore: Predictable weather with National Day celebrations, cultural festivals, and excellent shopping opportunities nationwide.
• Malaysia: Independence Day celebrations with similar weather to Singapore and excellent conditions throughout.
• Indonesia: Dry season with perfect conditions for visiting Bali, Komodo, and Raja Ampat.
• Canada: Summer perfection with warm lakes, vibrant farmers markets, and excellent hiking conditions.
• Iceland: Summer with long daylight hours, and excellent hiking conditions.
• Sweden: Late summer with warm days, perfect for exploring coastal areas and outdoor festivals before autumn begins.
• Denmark: Summer perfection with warm Baltic Sea temperatures, abundant cultural events, and ideal conditions for exploring the entire country.
• Scotland: Excellent conditions with the Edinburgh Festival, warm temperatures, and perfect hiking weather.
• Poland: Summer with warm temperatures, outdoor events, and excellent conditions for exploring the entire country.
• Germany: Summer continues with wine festivals beginning, warm temperatures, and perfect conditions for river cruises and outdoor activities.
• Switzerland: Perfect alpine summer with spectacular mountain scenery, excellent hiking conditions, and ideal temperatures for exploring lakes and quaint villages.
Further Reading: Visiting Switzerland in August
• Tanzania: Dry season with peak wildlife viewing, ideal conditions for combining safari with Zanzibar beach time.
• Mauritius: Excellent winter conditions with comfortable temperatures, and perfect conditions for exploring the entire island.
• Peru: Dry season with ideal conditions for hiking, archaeological site visits, and exploring Amazonian regions.
9. September
• French Polynesia: Slightly fewer tourists but still perfect weather and warm ocean temperatures.
• Cook Islands: Excellent weather continues with slightly fewer tourists than peak months.
• Fiji: Last month of peak dry season with ideal conditions before the heat increases.
• South Korea: Harvest season brings perfect temperatures, clear skies, and traditional festivals.
• China: Perfect autumn temperatures with clear skies, harvests, and ideal conditions for exploring.
• Singapore: Ideal conditions with Mid-Autumn Festival, Formula 1 Night Race (when scheduled), and excellent cultural experiences.
• Malaysia: Predictable weather patterns and fewer tourists than peak months.
• Indonesia: Last month of prime dry season with excellent conditions for Bali and Java exploration.
• Canada: Early autumn with spectacular foliage, comfortable temperatures, and harvest festivals nationwide.
• Hawaii: Perfect shoulder season with fewer tourists, warm waters, and excellent conditions across all islands.
• Iceland: Early autumn with Northern Lights beginning to appear, fewer tourists, and vibrant fall colors.
• Denmark: Early autumn with comfortable temperatures, fewer tourists, harvest festivals, and still-long daylight hours.
• Ireland: Early autumn brings harvest festivals, mild temperatures, and fewer tourists with still-good conditions for exploring.
• England: Early autumn with harvest celebrations, comfortable temperatures, and cultural events in cities.
• Scotland: Early autumn with spectacular colors beginning in the highlands, fewer tourists, and comfortable temperatures.
• Poland: Early autumn with comfortable temperatures, and excellent conditions for exploring cities and countryside.
• Germany: Oktoberfest season begins with wine harvests, pleasant temperatures, and vibrant cultural celebrations.
• The Netherlands: Early autumn with comfortable temperatures, fewer tourists, and excellent cultural events in cities.
• Belgium: Perfect early autumn with beer festivals, comfortable temperatures, and excellent conditions for exploring historic cities.
• France: Wine harvest season with perfect temperatures, fewer tourists, and ideal conditions for exploring the entire country.
• Switzerland: Perfect alpine autumn with spectacular colors, comfortable temperatures, and excellent hiking conditions.
• Austria: Early autumn with wine harvest festivals, spectacular mountain colors, and perfect temperatures for exploration.
• Hungary: Wine harvest season with comfortable temperatures, thermal bath season, and excellent conditions for exploring Budapest.
• Slovenia: Perfect early autumn with wine harvests, spectacular forest colors, and ideal conditions for exploring the entire country.
• Croatia: Post-summer perfection with warm sea temperatures, significantly fewer tourists, and ideal conditions for coastal exploration.
• Greece: Perfect post-summer conditions with warm seas, fewer crowds, and ideal temperatures for island exploration.
• Malta: Perfect autumn with warm sea temperatures, fewer tourists, and ideal conditions for exploring the entire archipelago.
• Italy: Perfect early autumn with wine and truffle harvests, comfortable temperatures, and ideal conditions with fewer tourists.
• Spain: Post-summer perfection with warm temperatures, fewer tourists, and wine harvest festivals across the country.
• Portugal: Early autumn with wine harvests, warm temperatures, and excellent conditions for exploring the entire country.
• Morocco: Beginning of ideal autumn season with comfortable temperatures, vibrant markets, and perfect desert conditions.
• Tanzania: Late dry season with excellent wildlife concentration around water sources, ideal conditions for combining safari with beach time.
• Mauritius: Spring season begins with warming temperatures, continuing excellent conditions for water activities and exploring the island.
• South Africa: Spring brings excellent wildlife viewing, and perfect conditions nationwide.
• Turkey: Perfect autumn with comfortable temperatures, fewer tourists, and ideal conditions for exploring Istanbul, Cappadocia, and the Mediterranean coast.
• Central Vietnam: Transitioning to better weather as the rainy season begins to ease, with improving conditions for coastal exploration.
• Peru: Late dry season with comfortable temperatures, fewer tourists at Machu Picchu, and perfect conditions for exploring Lima and coastal areas.
10. October
• French Polynesia: Last month of the dry season offering sunny days and ideal snorkeling conditions.
• Cook Islands: End of dry season still offers warm weather and excellent water activities.
• Japan: Spectacular autumn foliage creates a canvas of reds and golds with comfortable, crisp temperatures.
• South Korea: Stunning autumn foliage peaks with crisp air, clear skies, and vibrant cultural activities.
• China: Golden autumn with spectacular foliage, clear days, comfortable temperatures, and fewer tourists.
• Singapore: Inter-monsoon period with occasional thunderstorms but overall pleasant conditions, vibrant cultural festivals, and excellent food experiences.
• Malaysia: Inter-monsoon period similar to Singapore with changing weather patterns but still good for travel.
• Hawaii: Excellent fall conditions with warm waters, decreasing crowds, and ideal weather for exploring all islands.
• Ireland: Mid-autumn with spectacular foliage, cozy pub atmosphere, and fewer tourists across the countryside.
• England: Autumn colors peak with harvest festivals, woodland walks, and perfect conditions for exploring historic sites.
• Belgium: Mid-autumn with spectacular foliage, chocolate and beer season, and comfortable conditions for exploring cities.
• France: Fall foliage season with wine tasting, truffle hunting beginning, and ideal temperatures for exploring cities and countryside.
• Hungary: Mid-autumn with vibrant foliage, thermal bath season in full swing, and perfect conditions for exploring wine regions.
• Slovenia: Mid-autumn with spectacular forest colors, wine festivals, and perfect conditions for exploring countryside and cities.
• Croatia: Late season with comfortable temperatures, minimal crowds, and perfect conditions for exploring historic sites.
• Greece: Late season with pleasant temperatures, significantly fewer tourists, and excellent conditions for cultural explorations.
• Malta: Late autumn with pleasant temperatures, fewer tourists, and perfect conditions for exploring historic sites.
• Italy: Truffle and wine season with spectacular countryside colors, fewer tourists, and ideal temperatures for exploring both cities and rural areas.
• Spain: Autumn colors with mushroom and chestnut season, wine festivals, and perfect temperatures for exploring inland regions.
• Portugal: Mid-autumn with wine region colors, fewer tourists, and excellent conditions for cultural exploration.
• Morocco: Perfect autumn conditions with ideal temperatures, vibrant markets, and excellent desert trekking conditions.
• Egypt: Beginning of winter season with perfect temperatures for exploring ancient sites, comfortable desert conditions, and excellent Nile cruise weather.
• Tanzania: Last month of dry season with continued excellent wildlife viewing, particularly in the southern and western circuits.
• Mauritius: Continued excellent spring conditions with warming temperatures, clear visibility for diving, and perfect beach weather.
• South Africa: Mid-spring with jacaranda blooms in Pretoria, excellent safari conditions, and perfect weather for exploring Cape Town and the Garden Route.
• Turkey: Spectacular autumn with fall colors, comfortable temperatures, fewer tourists, and excellent conditions for exploring the entire country.
• Central Vietnam: Excellent conditions with clear skies and comfortable temperatures, perfect time for exploring Hoi An, Hue, and coastal areas.
• Peru: Transition season with increasing rainfall in the highlands but still good conditions for coastal areas and northern Peru.
11. November
• Cook Islands: Last month of the ideal season with warming temperatures but still pleasant conditions.
• New Zealand: Late spring brings flourishing landscapes, mild temperatures, and pre-peak season tranquility.
• Australia: Spring warmth that is perfect for beach days, pleasant temperatures for exploring.
• Japan: Late autumn foliage reaches peak brilliance with cool, clear days, and fewer tourists.
• South Korea: Late autumn colors continue with cool, dry conditions, and fewer tourists.
• Philippines: Start of the dry season with perfect temperatures, minimal rain, and thriving marine life.
• Cambodia: Beginning of the dry season with comfortable temperatures and perfect conditions for Angkor Wat.
• Maldives: Beginning of dry season with excellent conditions returning after monsoon months.
• Thailand: Cool season begins with perfect temperatures and ideal conditions nationwide.
• Vietnam (Central and Southern): Ideal conditions with clear skies and comfortable temperatures, perfect for exploring ancient sites and beaches.
• Hawaii: Beginning of winter season with increasing north shore swells, perfect for watching pro surfing competitions.
• Morocco: Excellent autumn conditions with ideal temperatures, fewer tourists, and perfect desert expedition weather.
• Egypt: Perfect winter conditions with ideal temperatures for exploring ancient sites, and minimal crowds.
• Mauritius: Last month of ideal conditions before summer heat and cyclone season, with perfect beach weather and clear waters for diving.
• South Africa: Late spring great for wildlife viewing, and perfect weather for wine country exploration.
• United Arab Emirates: Beginning of winter season with ideal temperatures, outdoor festivals starting, and excellent conditions for desert safaris and beach activities.
12. December
• New Zealand: Summer with long daylight hours, blooming landscapes, and festive holiday atmosphere.
• Australia: Summer with hot temperatures, perfect beach conditions and great for explorations.
• Taiwan: Pleasant winter temperatures, hot spring season begins, and festive holiday atmosphere.
• Philippines: Perfect dry season continues, cool evenings, and ideal beach conditions.
• Cambodia: Peak dry season begins with ideal cool temperatures and perfect conditions for temple exploration.
• Maldives: Peak dry season with holiday festivities, perfect beach conditions, and excellent visibility for diving.
• Thailand: Cool, dry season and ideal conditions for all activities.
• Vietnam (Central and Southern): Dry season, cool evenings with excellent beach conditions and perfect weather for exploring historic sites.
• Canada: Winter wonderland begins with Christmas markets, skiing season, and Northern Lights viewing in the north.
• Egypt: Winter perfection continues with comfortable temperatures for desert exploration, fewer tourists, and festive holiday atmosphere in resort areas.
• Costa Rica: Prime dry season with ideal temperatures, abundant wildlife viewing, perfect beach conditions, and festive holiday atmosphere.
• United Arab Emirates: Perfect winter conditions with comfortable temperatures, and ideal weather for exploring cities and attractions.
• South Africa: Early summer with perfect beach conditions in Cape Town, excellent wildlife viewing in safari regions.
• Peru: Rainy season begins in the highlands but coastal areas like Lima and northern Peru remain dry and pleasant.
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