April

May–June and September–October: Albania's Riviera and mountain trails at their best — before crowds discover it.

December–April: 365 beaches, sailing regattas and coral-reef diving in peak Caribbean dry season.

April–May and September–October avoid both intense summer heat and winter chill.

Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt — any month works, but January–April offers peak dry conditions and ideal beaches.

December–April: island hopping, snorkeling the Andros Barrier Reef and swimming with pigs at their sunny best.

December–April: golden beaches, jazz festivals and perfect trade-wind sailing in Barbados's dry season.

April–May and September–October: ideal temperature in Beijing, Guilin and the Yangtze before summer heat and holiday crowds.

December–April is the dry season for wildlife, volcanoes and both coastlines.

November–April brings Cuba's dry, breezy best — the time for Havana and beach days.

December–April: Punta Cana beaches, Samaná whale watching and Santo Domingo colonial zone at their absolute best.

October–April: perfect pyramid weather and comfortable Nile cruise temperatures.

November–April is the dry season — ideal for surfing El Tunco, colonial San Salvador and Mayan ruins at Tazumal.

May–June for Paris in full bloom; September–October for vineyards and autumn light.

May and September deliver island magic without August's peak crowds and prices.

December–May: Grenada's Spice Island beaches, nutmeg plantations and diving sites in peak dry season.

November–April: Antigua's colonial streets, Lake Atitlán and Tikal's Mayan temples in dry-season perfection.

May–September: Budapest thermal baths, Danube Bend cruise and Tokaj wine region at summer best.

March–April and October–November: Jerusalem's Old City, Tel Aviv beaches and the Dead Sea in spring and autumn perfection.

Late April–June and September are golden: great weather without summer's gridlock.

December–April: Negril sunsets, Dunns River Falls and reggae vibes in Jamaica's golden dry season.

Cherry blossoms peak late March–April; autumn foliage peaks October–November.

March–April and October–November: Petra glows in perfect light and Wadi Rum nights are beautifully cool.

February–April is best for KL, Penang and Langkawi's west coast; June–August for Borneo wildlife safaris.

December–March: crystal-clear lagoons, minimal rain and perfect diving visibility.

May–June and September–October: Valletta's baroque streets, Blue Lagoon and diving in perfect Mediterranean conditions.

May–October: Mauritius's dry, cooler season — perfect for snorkeling, hiking and luxury resorts without cyclone risk.

November–April is Mexico's dry season — perfect for Yucatán, Oaxaca and Riviera Maya.

March–May: perfect desert evenings, blooming valleys and comfortable city temps.

April–May: Keukenhof tulip fields in full bloom, Amsterdam canals at their finest and cycling paths at their best.

November–April dry season — ideal for colonial León, Granada and volcano boarding on Cerro Negro.

March–May and September–October: Lahore in full spring, Fairy Meadows accessible and Hunza Valley at its most colourful.

January–March: Panama Canal, Bocas del Toro and the San Blas archipelago in the dry season at their finest.

April–September: Paraguay's cooler, drier season — ideal for Asunción, Jesuit ruins and Pantanal wetlands.

December–March: crystal waters of Palawan, Siargao surf breaks and Chocolate Hills in peak dry season.

December–April: volcanic peaks, Brimstone Hill Fortress and secluded beaches in peak Caribbean dry season.

December–May: the Pitons rising from emerald water, Castries market stalls and golden beaches at dry-season best.

December–April: sail the Grenadines between Mustique, Bequia and Tobago Cays in perfect trade-wind conditions.

April–May and October–November: inter-monsoon calm means flat seas, great snorkeling visibility and lush green interiors.

February–April is Singapore's driest stretch — ideal for outdoor hawker centres.

April–June is perfect: warm enough for beaches, pleasant for cities, pre-peak prices.

November–February is the dry, cool season — the undisputed best window nationwide.

January–March: Trinidad Carnival (pre-Lent) is one of the world's greatest festivals; Tobago offers reef diving year-round.

March–May and October–November: Tunis medina, Dougga ruins and Sahara dunes at perfect temperatures.

April–June and September–October: Cappadocia balloon rides and Aegean beaches at their best.

April–May and September–October: the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Square without peak-summer queues — book Papal audiences ahead.