Tourist Season Around the World
One of the most frequently asked travel questions is related to the best timing to visit various destinations around the world. It's an important factor when choosing either to avoid crowds and save money, or to get the best weather.
It obviously varies greatly for each country. So we've created an interactive tourist season map to help you choose. Simply select a month to see where in the world the peak tourist season is at that time, and which countries are in the low season.
Map of Travel Seasons Around the World
This map will show you where the tourist season falls in each period of the year.
High season
The most popular time to travel to a particular destination. This is when the destination receives its best weather.
Semi-high season
A good time to travel. Occasionally there may be atmospheric conditions that make the visit difficult.
Shoulder season
Low or very low tourist season. Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.
Off season
Travel not recommended, there may be considerable atmospheric and/or logistical difficulties.
The high season is defined as a time period with weather that is friendly to sightseeing or sunbathing for an average tourist. For countries with a large geographical span, the most touristic places were considered. The above mentioned season markings are only a suggestion and should not be the final criterion for choosing the date of travel.
