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Pick a month and see where it’s at its best. Four ideas for every month, from safari to snow, beaches to blossom.
TanzaniaCalving season begins on the southern Serengeti plains: thousands of newborn wildebeest, and the predators that follow.Explore Tanzania →
BarbadosThe heart of the Caribbean dry season: sunshine, calm seas and warm evenings.Explore Barbados →
United Arab EmiratesWinter in the Gulf means 20s°C days, perfect for desert camps and the city.Explore United Arab Emirates →
New ZealandHigh summer: long days for hiking, lakes and the road trip of a lifetime.Explore New Zealand →
KenyaA short dry spell between the rains: green plains, good game and fewer vehicles.Explore Kenya →
TanzaniaPeak calving on the southern Serengeti, a spectacle few people see.Explore Tanzania →
Dominican RepublicHumpback whales gather in Samaná Bay (roughly January to March).Explore Dominican Republic →
MexicoDry and sunny on the Caribbean coast and in Mexico City.Explore Mexico →
JapanCherry blossom usually opens in late March in Tokyo and Kyoto.Explore Japan →
JamaicaDry-season sunshine, before the Easter crowds.Explore Jamaica →
United Arab EmiratesThe last of the mild weather before the summer heat.Explore United Arab Emirates →
MexicoWarm, dry days for ruins, cenotes and beaches.Explore Mexico →
JapanCherry blossom season continues into early April, moving north.Explore Japan →
GreeceWildflowers, warm days and quiet islands before the summer rush.Explore Greece →
SpainSpring festivals and mild weather, ideal for Andalucía.Explore Spain →
The BahamasSettled, sunny weather at the end of the dry season.Explore The Bahamas →
ItalyWarm without the summer heat or crowds: lakes, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast.Explore Italy →
GreeceSea warming up, islands waking up, prices still gentle.Explore Greece →
IndonesiaBali's dry season begins: clear skies and calm seas.Explore Indonesia →
KenyaGreen season: lush landscapes, fewer people and lower lodge rates.Explore Kenya →
RwandaThe long dry season starts, the best time for gorilla trekking.Explore Rwanda →
IndonesiaDry, sunny Bali and the islands at their best.Explore Indonesia →
CanadaSummer opens the Rockies, lakes and coastal trails.Explore Canada →
FijiCooler, drier months: clear water for snorkelling and diving.Explore Fiji →
KenyaThe Great Migration usually reaches the Maasai Mara from July.Explore Kenya →TanzaniaThe herds move through the northern Serengeti towards the Mara River.Explore Tanzania →
RwandaDry trails in the Volcanoes for gorillas and golden monkeys.Explore Rwanda →
CanadaLong summer days for wildlife, hiking and road trips.Explore Canada →
KenyaThe migration is still in the Mara; the crowds of August have thinned.Explore Kenya →GreeceWarmest sea of the year and quieter islands.Explore Greece →
AustraliaDry season in the north: great for the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback.Explore Australia →
ItalyHarvest season, warm days and softer light.Explore Italy →
KenyaThe tail of the migration and golden, dry plains.Explore Kenya →
United StatesAutumn colour in New England and the national parks.Explore United States →
AustraliaSpring warmth and clear water on the Great Barrier Reef.Explore Australia →
GreeceStill warm for swimming, with the islands to yourself.Explore Greece →
JapanAutumn leaves turn temples and gardens red and gold.Explore Japan →
MexicoDay of the Dead at the start of the month, and the dry season begins.Explore Mexico →
ThailandThe cool, dry season starts: ideal for Bangkok, the north and the islands.Explore Thailand →
United Arab EmiratesThe season opens again with warm, comfortable days.Explore United Arab Emirates →
GhanaFestive season in Accra, dry weather and the busiest month for homecoming trips.Explore Ghana →
BarbadosCaribbean sunshine and Christmas by the sea.Explore Barbados →
United Arab EmiratesMild winter days, desert nights and New Year fireworks.Explore United Arab Emirates →
AustraliaSummer, beaches and a New Year's Eve in Sydney.Explore Australia →Weather and wildlife shift a little from year to year. Tell us when you can travel and what you love, and we’ll suggest the best places for your exact dates and budget.
