March

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

October–November and March–April: spring in Patagonia, harvest season in Mendoza and Buenos Aires at its most vibrant.

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.

November–March: Bahrain Grand Prix, the Manama souq and desert rose formations in comfortable 16–24°C.

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

November–February is the golden window: cool mornings at Angkor Wat, dry roads and clear skies.

November–February is Patagonia's peak: all Torres del Paine trails open, glaciers accessible and Atacama nights clear.

December–February for Cartagena beaches; July–August for the Andean flower festival and Medellín's perfect spring.

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.

June–August for midnight sun and lakeland canoes; December–March for Northern Lights and reindeer safaris.

November–February (harmattan dry season): Cape Coast Castle, Kakum canopy walk and Accra in comfortable conditions.

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.

June–August for midnight sun road trips; September–October for northern lights.

November–February: cool and dry across Rajasthan, the Golden Triangle and Goa.

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

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.

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.

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

October–March: Wadi Shab, Musandam fjords and the Wahiba Sands in bearable to spectacular temperatures.

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

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

November–March: Doha's world-class museums, Souq Waqif and desert dunes in comfortable 18–26°C weather.

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.

November–March: Al-Ula rose-red landscape, Diriyah ruins and the Empty Quarter in bearable 15–25°C temperatures.

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

May–September (dry season) is prime for safari — animals gather at waterholes.

December–March: west coast beaches and cultural triangle in peak dry season.

April–May and October–November: Taipei, Sun Moon Lake and Taroko Gorge in warm, sunny shoulder-season perfection.

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.

December–March: Montevideo's Old City, Punta del Este beaches and Colonia del Sacramento in South American summer.

January–March is ideal for Hanoi, Hội An and beaches; south stays drier all winter.