Weather Guides: The Best Times to Visit the World’s Top Destinations

By Ryan O'Rourke / Last updated:

Nothing can spoil incredible trip itineraries more than choosing the wrong time to visit. If you’ve ever executed a travel plan on a whim only to end up watching the world go by under sheets of rain from your hotel balcony, then you’ll know why choosing the best time to visit your next favourite destination is so important.

Ready to time your next trip just right? Check out these complete weather guides and quick tips for when to go to some of our favourite world destinations!

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Asia

Hong Kong

Victoria Peak Hong Kong

Indonesia

Uluwatu Temple

Japan

Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Japan

Malaysia

Rolling Hills of the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

Singapore

Boat on Singapore River

South Korea

Mt. Seoraksan in South Korea

Taiwan

Alishan, Taiwan

Europe

Czech Republic

View from Cesky Krumlov Castle in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

Germany

Cologne Skyline

Poland

Autumn in the High Tatras, Poland

Slovenia

Vineyard in Spring

North America

Canada

Alberta

Moraine Lake

United States

Arizona

Lost Dutchman State Park

California

LA Sunset and Traffic

Colorado

Tech Center Denver in September

District of Columbia

Cherry Blossoms Washington April

Florida

Columbus Restaurant

Georgia

Brasstown Bald

Hawaii

Honolulu

Illinois

Foggy Skyline

Louisiana

French Quarter in August

Maryland

Fell's Point, Baltimore

Massachusetts

Back Bay

Minnesota

Stone Arch Bridge in Winter

Missouri

Art Hill in July

New York

Central Park in Fall

North Carolina

Asheville

Ohio

Cleveland Public Square

Oregon

Portland Skyline

Pennsylvania

Center City District in Spring

South Carolina

South Carolina Spring Flowers Charleston

Tennessee

Nashville

Texas

Hamilton Pool Reserve

Washington

Pike Place Market in December

Wisconsin

Downtown in November

Oceania

New Zealand

Tongariro National Park

Ryan O'Rourke

Ryan O'Rourke is a Canadian traveller, food & drink aficionado, and the founder & editor of Treksplorer. With over 20 years of extensive travel experience, Ryan has journeyed through over 50 countries, uncovering hidden gems and sharing firsthand, unsponsored insights on what to see & do and where to eat, drink & stay. Backed by his travel experience and in-depth research, Ryan’s travel advice and writing has been featured in publications like the Huffington Post and Matador Network. You can connect with Ryan on Twitter/X at @rtorourke.