When planning your next vacation, it’s not just about where you want to go, it’s also about when you want to go! The time of year, the month or even the day you decide on your holiday can completely change your experience – whether you will have sunny weather or not, whether the weather will be better or worse, or whether it will be an expensive time for a visit. In this guide, we’ll talk about the best times to visit some of the world’s most popular tourist destinations.
Europe
After all, there is a lot to see on this continent and it is one of the most popular pieces of land to travel to. And who can blame them? Europe has a range of rich cultures, history and simply amazing architecture everywhere. So when is the best time to visit Europe? It all depends on what parts of Europe you want to explore, as well as what kind of traveler you are. Europe is busiest in summer from mid-June to mid-August with long days and good weather.
For those who love the shoulder seasons, try spring (April to May) or autumn (September to October), both warmer by day with fewer tourists, perfect for landscape photos, with spring lavender in bloom and autumn foliage. Winter (November to March) can be quite cold in much of Europe, but it’s magical, with Christmas markets in towns and chalets, and in most prime cities, not so crowded with tourists. And it’s a great time to ski in the Alps.
Asia
Due to the variety of climates and cultures, the recommended time to visit Asia depends on the country. In general, during the period from October to March, the majority of countries can be considered the best. This is generally the low season for many countries and offers cooler and drier times. Shoulder seasons are, as the name suggests, the transition between high and low season and are usually pleasant with fewer crowds.
These would be the months of April, May and September. While the summer months can be great for traveling in some parts of the world, there are many parts of Asia that should be avoided during the summer months from June to August because the weather tends to be hot and humid. India, Thailand and Vietnam are great countries to visit, but the humidity is so high that you will feel uncomfortable.
North America
North America is full of great places to visit and for each of them you can find the best time to visit. In many parts of North America, summer (June to August) is also a high tourist season, not only because the temperatures are warm, but because it is also a popular time to visit big cities like New York and San Francisco.
Milder weather and fewer crowds can be found during the spring (April and May) and autumn (September and October) seasons. North American winter (November to March) can be a good time to visit some parts of North America, such as ski areas, but others such as major cities and the northern part of the US and Canada can be quite cold and heavy snowfalls.
South America
With such a fantastic variety of different places to visit, it goes without saying that there’s no single answer about the best time to travel to South America, but here’s a guide to help you understand why different parts of this continent are becoming more popular . more visitors at different times of the year. The tourist season in South America is between December and February, when the weather in most of the continent is warm and pleasant, although there are some exceptions.
March to May and September to November are like the shoulder seasons in many other parts of the world, offering pleasant weather and slightly less crowds than the peak local tourist seasons. Unless absolutely necessary, it is best to avoid traveling during the summer periods (June to August) when much of South America will be cold and rainy, especially countries in the southernmost part of the continent such as Argentina and Chile.
Africa
When is the best time to visit Africa? This really depends on where you want to go in Africa, although it is summer in most of the continent between June and August and between December and January. During these months, animal viewing is best in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and others. Spring and fall are considered shoulder seasons, so for travelers who want to skip the summer holidays and don’t mind a bit of rainy weather, there are times when the animals are at their peak and the crowds are lower.
Oceania
In Oceania, there are a number of different places from Australia and New Zealand to the smaller Pacific islands. The tourist season (the season is the time when most people come to a place) is in good weather and beach conditions from December to February. March to May and September to November are the ideal times to go: the weather is pleasant and there are fewer tourists.
