- Europe<\/a><\/li>
- Asia<\/a><\/li>
- North America<\/a><\/li>
- South America<\/a><\/li>
- Africa<\/a><\/li>
- Oceania<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n
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\r\nSee Also: <\/em>Iceland Off-Season: Your Complete Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n
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Winter in Iceland means fewer crowds and a higher chance of spotting the northern lights | \u00a9 Emma Francis\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Europe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, Europe\u2019s off-season runs between November and March<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, temperatures and weather conditions will vary by region; if you visit in, say, December, you may have to contend with freezing temperatures and snow flurries in Northern Europe, while Mediterranean countries like Greece<\/a> offer a fair amount of sunshine and relatively mild temperatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter what destinations you choose to visit (aside from ski resorts), you\u2019re guaranteed to find fewer crowds and bargain-worthy prices when traveling to Europe during the winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few great cities, countries, and regions to choose from for off-season travel \u2014 those places where you\u2019ll get the most bang for your buck and have a fantastic overall experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- All of the continent’s most popular and iconic cities<\/a> (e.g., Venice, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, or Amsterdam)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Greece<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spain<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Iceland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Budapest<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prague<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Malta<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Finnish Lapland<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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\r\nSee Also: <\/em>What to do in Greece in December (Updated 2022)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n
<\/div>\n\n\nAvoid the crowds by visiting Venice in winter | \u00a9 Ricardo Gomez Angel\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Asia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Southeast Asia – June to October<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As you can imagine, Southeast Asia<\/a> plays host to several climates to match its incredibly diverse landscapes. Many travelers avoid the off-season in this region completely, but \u2014 with a little extra planning and preparation \u2014 it can actually be a fantastic time to travel here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just remember: the off-season months typically coincide with the rainy season. Monsoon rains usually occur between June and October in most parts of Southeast Asia, but weather patterns can vary drastically depending on the destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
During this time, your trip can be disrupted by torrential downpours, or you might get lucky with sunshine and short-lived periods of rain \u2014 it\u2019s a chance you take traveling during the low season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the off-season months for some of Southeast Asia\u2019s top hotspots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Bali<\/a><\/strong> – April to June<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bangkok and Northern Thailand<\/a><\/strong> – May to October<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Thai Islands<\/a> (Gulf of Thailand)<\/strong> – Gulf of Thailand October to December and the Andaman Sea June to October<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vietnam<\/a><\/strong> – May to September<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cambodia<\/a><\/strong> – July to September<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Japan \/ China \/ Taiwan – <\/strong>November to March<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The best time to escape the crowds in China<\/a>, Japan<\/a>, and Taiwan<\/a> is during the winter months, as long as you\u2019re not traveling to wintry destinations or ski towns like Harbin and Hokkaido. As these destinations are pretty far north, it can get quite cold, however, so for trips to Tokyo, Seoul, or Beijing, your best bet is to dress for the occasion and check the weather reports thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India & Sri Lanka – <\/strong>May to August\/September<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
India<\/a> and Sri Lanka<\/a> experience varied weather conditions, with certain regions (such as Goa, for example) being dominated by rainfall at any given time of the year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Book your Japan trip during the off-season to save on airfare and accommodation | \u00a9 Manuel Cosentino\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n North America<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With the exception of tropical states like Florida and Hawaii, the low season in Canada<\/a> and the <\/a>USA<\/a> falls between the winter months of November and March\/April.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Los Angeles, Vancouver, and other West Coast<\/a> destinations offer milder temperatures throughout this season, while cities in the northeast (New York, Toronto, Boston) transform into real-life winter wonderlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prices skyrocket during winter holidays and school holiday periods, so it\u2019s best to avoid Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year\u2019s Eve, and Spring Break if you don\u2019t want to deal with inflated hotel rates and crowded attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Mexico <\/a>and the Caribbean<\/a>, the off-season period begins shortly after Easter and lasts until the middle of December, just before the holiday season is in full swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- United States<\/a><\/strong> – November to March<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hawaii<\/strong> <\/a>– April to early June and September to mid-December<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canada<\/strong> <\/a>– November to April<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mexico<\/a><\/strong> – May to mid-December<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Caribbean <\/strong>– May to mid-December<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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\r\nSee Also: <\/em>Low Season USA Travel: 11 Adventures in Your Backyard<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNew York looks even better blanketed in a dusting of snow | \u00a9 Chanan Greenblatt\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n South America<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Given its gargantuan size, it should come as no surprise that there’s a whole host of varying climates and microclimates occurring on this vast continent throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generally speaking, South America can be divided into two regions, the first being Chile<\/a>, Argentina<\/a>, Uruguay<\/a>, and southern Brazil, where the low season falls during the chilly winter months. Please be aware that here, it’s winter from May to August! The other region is Colombia<\/a>, Peru<\/a>, Ecuador<\/a>, and Bolivia<\/a>, where the weather patterns are dictated by wet and dry seasons rather than significant temperature changes. In Brazil, for example, there may be temperatures as low as \u00b0<\/strong>C 15.8 \/ \u00b0<\/strong>F 60.4 in Foz do Igua\u00e7u, in the south in July, while Salvador, Bahia up north will still have approx. \u00b0<\/strong>C 23.7 \/ \u00b0<\/strong>F 74.7 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t mind packing a few extra layers and waterproof gear, you\u2019ll love traveling outside of peak season here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Colombia <\/a>\/ Peru <\/a>\/ Ecuador<\/a> \/ Bolivia<\/a><\/strong> – December to March<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mach<\/a>u Picchu<\/a> <\/strong>– October to February (The Inca Trail closes every February for essential maintenance.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Galapagos Islands<\/a><\/strong> – May to June and September and October<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brazil<\/a><\/strong> – May to September<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chile and Argentina<\/a> (excluding Patagonia)<\/strong> – June to August <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Buenos Aires is a great destination in any season | \u00a9 Sasha Stories\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Africa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In many African destinations (especially safari hotspots), low-season travel comes with loads of perks: the Kalahari Desert offers fantastic game viewing during the off-season; the low season in Kenya<\/a> means better deals and cheaper international airfare; and Tanzania\u2019s<\/a> birthing period falls during the off-peak months, so you\u2019re more likely to see lion cubs and other baby animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus, you\u2019ll get great value for money, you won\u2019t have to compete for space at wildlife sightings, and the rainy season brings lush landscapes \u2014 which makes for excellent photo opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It may be wetter during the low season, but if you can bear a bit of rain, there are a number of fantastic benefits that come with off-peak travel on this continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
North Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Morocco<\/strong><\/a> – November to February<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Egypt<\/a><\/strong> – June to August<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Central\/East Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Kenya & Tanzania<\/a><\/strong> – March to June and October to December<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ugand<\/a>a<\/a><\/strong> – April and May<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rwanda<\/strong><\/a> – April, May, and November<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Southern Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- South Africa<\/a> <\/strong>– April to September<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Namibia & Botswana<\/a><\/strong> – December to April\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Moz<\/a>ambique<\/a><\/strong> – March to June<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The birthing period in Tanzania falls during the off-peak months | \u00a9 Joel Herzog\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Oceania <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Australia<\/strong> – June to August<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most people want to experience summer Down Under, but visiting during Australia\u2019s<\/a> winter (June to August) will save you cash on everything from your airfare to tours and bucket list activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And, since the weather is still pleasant and warm in many places around the country, choosing to travel during the off-season comes with some serious advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Zealand <\/strong>– June to August<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- Namibia & Botswana<\/a><\/strong> – December to April\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ugand<\/a>a<\/a><\/strong> – April and May<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Egypt<\/a><\/strong> – June to August<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Mach<\/a>u Picchu<\/a> <\/strong>– October to February (The Inca Trail closes every February for essential maintenance.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hawaii<\/strong> <\/a>– April to early June and September to mid-December<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bangkok and Northern Thailand<\/a><\/strong> – May to October<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Greece<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Asia<\/a><\/li>
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