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Weather & Climate

The weather seems to be right at the top of travellers' lists when it comes to planning their trips - rightly or wrongly so.

You do not have to chase the sun around the globe to have a great trip!

When is the best time to travel

Quite often the 'rainy season' means a heavy shower in the afternoon and that's it.

We have made a list to show you where the majority of people are travelling at certain times of the year based on the weather and climate.

You could either follow the crowds or take our insider advice and travel the opposite way and get more from your trip.

Australia

Summer months November to March
Rainy season December to February
Travel tips Australia's climate will differ depending on where you are. The south of Australia will have more of a temperate climate whereas the northern Australia (around Darwin and Cairns) can be very hot and humid with flooding in the rainy season. Some towns may be inaccessible.
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Middle East

Summer months May to September
Rainy season none (December to February some rain)
Travel tips During the Summer months the heat and humidity in the Middle East (such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, etc) can be so extreme you will be restricted to indoors.
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Nepal

Summer months May to September
Rainy season June to September
Travel tips The peak trekking season in Nepal is between September and November. The monsoons have just finished and the valleys are green and lush. Also consider going in April time.
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New Zealand

Summer months November to April
Rainy season November to February
Travel tips The mountainous South Island of New Zealand will experience the colder, wetter weather. If it all becomes too much head straight for the beaches at the top of the North Island to enjoy the sunshine. NZ climate is extremely variable and you have no doubt heard their expression 'four seasons in one day...'!
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Southern Africa

Summer months October to April
Rainy season December to March
Travel tips The best time for game viewing on safari in South Africa, Namibia and Zambia is in the dry season when the grass is low and vegetation is less dense. Animals will also gather around watering holes.
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South America

Summer months December to March
Rainy season May to October
Travel tips Summer and late Spring are good times to travel in South America as days are clear and sunny with only the occasional rainy day. Some of the best travelling can be done in Autumn when it is crisp and cool while winter is cold and damp.
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South East Asia

Dry season November to April
Rainy season May to October
Travel tips It can get very busy in SE Asia in the summer months in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. If you want to get away from the crowds travel in the rainy season. Temperatures rarely drop below 30°C and rain is limited, but intense!
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