Destinations
Where to next? The two questions every trip starts with — when should I go and what do I pack — answered for each destination from real climate data, month by month. Free, no sign-up.
East Asia Japan Cherry-blossom spring and fiery autumn are the sweet spots; summer is hot and humid with a June rainy season, winter cold and crisp. Best time: April, May, October and November → Southeast Asia Thailand The cool, dry season (November to February) is the clear pick; March to May is very hot, and the southwest monsoon brings heavy rain from June. Best time: January, February, November and December → Southern Europe Italy Late spring and early autumn bring warm days and thin crowds; July and August are hot and busy, winter mild but wetter. Best time: May, June, July and September → Southern Europe Greece May, June and September deliver warm, dry beach weather without peak-season heat and crowds; July and August are hot; winter is cool and quiet. Best time: April, May, September and October → Northern Europe Iceland Summer (June to August) has the mildest weather, long daylight and open roads; winter is cold and dark but the season for the northern lights. Best time: May, June, July and August → Southern Europe Portugal Warm, dry weather runs from May to October; high summer is hot and busy on the coast, while winter stays mild but wetter. Best time: June, July, August and September → 