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Cherry blossom in Japan: a timing guide

Blossom moves north from late March. How to plan around the forecast without leaving it to chance.

Best time to visit Czechia: a month-by-month guide

Spring, early autumn and December are the standout months for Prague and Bohemia. Here is what each month brings, from music festivals to Advent markets.

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Best time to visit the United States: month-by-month guide

Spring and autumn suit most US itineraries, but the right month depends on whether you want waterfalls, canyon hikes, city breaks or snow-free mountain roads.

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Best time to visit South Korea: a month-by-month guide

Spring and autumn bring South Korea's clearest, most comfortable weather; summer is hot, humid and wet. Here is how each month compares.

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Best time to visit Kenya: a month-by-month guide

Migration months in the Masai Mara, quieter dry spells, coast weather at Diani and the rains: how Kenya changes through the year.

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Best time to visit Malta: a month-by-month guide

Spring and autumn are Malta's sweet spots, summer is hot and lively, and winter is mild enough for sightseeing. A month-by-month look at the islands.

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Best time to visit Singapore: month-by-month weather and events

Singapore is hot and humid all year, so timing is about rain, haze and events. February to April is the most reliable window; here is the full month-by-month picture.

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Best time to visit Malaysia: a month-by-month guide by coast and region

Malaysia is warm all year, but the monsoons hit each coast at different times. Here is how to match the month to Penang, Langkawi, the east-coast islands and Borneo.

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Best time to visit Iceland: a month-by-month guide

Midnight sun or northern lights? How Iceland changes month by month, from highland roads and puffins to aurora season and winter driving.

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Best time to visit Tanzania: a month-by-month guide

Dry-season game drives, calving herds, Zanzibar beach weather and the long rains: how Tanzania changes through the year.

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Best time to visit Serbia: a month-by-month guide

May to September is festival and hiking season in Serbia, while winter brings skiing on Kopaonik and quiet city breaks. Here is how the year compares.

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Best time to visit France: a month-by-month guide

Spring and early autumn give France its best balance of mild weather, open sights and calmer crowds. Here is how each month plays out, region by region.

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Best time to visit Thailand: a month-by-month guide

November to February is the coolest, driest window for most of Thailand, but the Gulf islands follow a different calendar. Here is how each month plays out.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Best time to visit Italy: a month-by-month guide

Spring and early autumn suit most Italy trips, but the north, the south and the mountains each run to their own calendar. Here is how the year plays out.

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Best time to visit India: a month-by-month guide

October to March suits most of India, but the monsoon, summer heat and Himalayan seasons change the picture by region. Here is when to go where.

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Best time to visit Ireland: a month-by-month guide

May to September brings the longest days and full opening hours, but Ireland works year-round. Here is how each month compares.

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Best time to visit Hong Kong: month-by-month guide to weather and festivals

October to December brings Hong Kong's most comfortable weather for city walks and hiking. Here is what each month offers, from typhoon season to Chinese New Year.

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Best time to visit Rwanda: a month-by-month guide

Dry-season gorilla treks, green-season quiet, chimpanzees in Nyungwe and Akagera game drives: how Rwanda changes month by month.

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Best time to visit Vietnam: a month-by-month guide

Vietnam stretches across three climate zones, so there is always somewhere with good weather. Here is how the north, centre and south compare month by month.

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Best time to visit Uruguay: month-by-month guide

November to April brings beach weather, carnival and the busy Punta del Este season; autumn and spring suit wine country and quieter cities.

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Christmas markets in Prague and Bohemia

Where to find the best markets, when they open and how to pair them with a castle-town day trip.

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Best time to visit Indonesia: a month-by-month guide

April to October is dry season in Bali, Java and Komodo, but Indonesia spans thousands of islands with their own patterns. Here is how each month compares.