Best countries to visit by month
This interactive travel map answers the question "which countries are best to visit in [month]?" for every month of the year. Each country has been rated for all 12 calendar months on a 1-10 scale, factoring in weather, festivals, crowds, prices, and seasonal hazards.
How the ratings work
Move the month slider, or click a month pill, to recolor the map for that month. Green countries are at their peak; orange and red countries are in their off-season. Click any country to see its full year — month-by-month — with a one-line explanation per month.
Use cases
- Plan a trip when only your dates are fixed: pick the month, see which countries are at their best.
- Plan a trip when only your destination is fixed: click the country, find its strongest months.
- Understand seasonal travel patterns at a glance: monsoon in Southeast Asia, hurricane season in the Caribbean, peak safari in East Africa.