The Best Places to Travel by Month
Planning the perfect getaway means matching your destination to the season. Here’s our month-by-month guide to the very best places to travel, whether you’re chasing sunshine, wildlife migrations, or festive winter magic.
January brings peak summer warmth and long daylight hours to New Zealand, all while avoiding the chaos of December holiday crowds. From the beaches of the Bay of Islands to the alpine vistas of Queenstown, you’ll find perfect weather for hiking, kayaking, and chasing glowworms in Waitomo.
March: Finland
As winter activities wind down, you still have snowmobiling, reindeer safaris, and northern-lights viewing—now against longer daylight hours. March in Finnish Lapland is equal parts adventure and ethereal spectacle.
April warms up without scorching heat, making it ideal for exploring Cairo’s pyramids and cruising the Nile. Bear in mind Ramadan often runs over parts of April, when shops close early and public eating is restricted—plan around those dates for the fullest experience.
April: Egypt
July’s still-peak season prices in much of Europe drive savvy travelers to Mexico, where affordable resorts and warm seas abound. Swim with whale sharks off Isla Mujeres or snorkel with mobula rays in the Sea of Cortez under clear, sunny skies.
Just before the rainy season hits, August offers tranquil lagoons, lush foliage and prime humpback-whale-calf encounters in Moorea and Bora Bora. Travel light but pack reef-safe sunscreen and a quick-dry cover-up for those surprise showers.
February: Kenya
February sits between Kenya’s two rainy seasons, offering warm, sunny days and quieter parks. It’s also prime time to tackle Kilimanjaro—summit season before the March rains begins. Whether you’re on safari in the Masai Mara or climbing Africa’s roof, February strikes the sweet spot of comfort and affordability. Pair with Tanzania and Uganda for the ultimate East Africa experience.
July: Mexico
August: French Polynesia
November: Guatemala
November marks the start of Guatemala’s dry season, bringing clear skies over Lake Atitlán and Mayan ruins in Tikal. With hurricane season behind you, temperatures hover in the low 70s–80s°F—ideal for coffee-plantation visits and trekking volcanic vistas.
May delivers Italy’s famed “golden” weather without the midsummer crush. You’ll enjoy sunny shores of the Amalfi Coast, vineyard tours in Tuscany, and aperitivo hours in Rome with fewer crowds and more room to breathe.
May: Italy
Summer in Iceland means midnight sun, near-constant daylight, and milder temperatures. It’s your chance to drive the Ring Road, bathe in hot springs and explore ice caves without the long nights of winter—plus festivals in Reykjavik.
June: Iceland
Shoulder-season September keeps Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands greener than peak dry season, with comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists. Dive sites brim with life, rice terraces glow emerald, and temple festivals fill the air with incense.
September: Indonesia
Before winter holiday crowds arrive, October in the UAE boasts warm, not sweltering, days perfect for desert safaris, rooftop pools in Dubai and cultural tours in Abu Dhabi. Dress in layers for air-conditioned indoors and cooler desert evenings.
October: United Arab Emirates
December: United States
December travel is busy everywhere, but two standout escapes are New York City—where holiday lights and ice-skating rinks turn the city into a fairy tale—and Hawaii, where even rainclouds feel like a tropical bonus. Whether you’re marveling at Rockefeller Center or beach-hopping on Maui, winter in the U.S. can feel both festive and warm.
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