Best Time to Visit the Main Cities in the World

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Which time is best is difficult to answer, as it depends on a lot of information, but these cities are certainly on any list of the most visited.

Therefore, they are the most visited, we can also conclude that they will be the most expensive and crowded

However, to make the most of your visit, I’m listing the best time to visit each of them depending on what you want to find.

Paris, France

Eiffel Tower and the green area called Champ de Mars
Eiffel Tower

Capital of France, Paris is one of the most iconic cities in the world.
Also known as the “City of Lights”, it is visited by millions of people due to its beauty, history and culture.

Best months to visit Paris:

With the lowest prices: October, November and March.

  • Lowest prices of the year.
  • Much cheaper hotels and air tickets.
  • Much emptier city

Best time for good weather: June, July and August.

  • Hot weather and large crowds of tourists, expect long lines at attractions.
  • Hotels with advance reservations and more expensive air tickets.
  • Longer daylight hours and less rainfall

Avoiding the crowds: October, November, March and April.

  • Milder temperatures and possibility of rain.
  • Fewer tourists.
  • Lower airfare and hotel rates.
  • Emptier restaurants and cafés, allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere more.

Worst months to visit Paris: In the summer months: June, July and August.

  • Very hot weather and large crowds of tourists, expect long lines at attractions.
  • Hotels with advance reservations and very expensive air tickets.

End of year: December

  • Very cold climate.
  • Lots of visitors for Christmas and New Year.
  • Expect long lines, especially at restaurants and stores.
  • Hotels with advance reservations and very expensive air tickets.

See my trip to Paris.

More information about Paris.

Londres - Inglaterra

London is one of those cities that is in our imagination.

Both for history and for the fantasy of many stories, films and books that took place in London.

However, the city has its modern, cosmopolitan side, without leaving aside the bucolic air of some neighborhoods.

Best months to visit London:

With lower prices: January, February and November.

  • Much colder climate.
  • Much cheaper hotels and air tickets.
  • Shorter days.

Best time for good weather: June, July and August:

  • Hot weather and large crowds of tourists, expect long lines at attractions.
  • Hotels with advance reservations and more expensive air tickets.
  • Longer daylight hours and less rainfall

Avoiding the crowds: September, October, April and May.

  • Milder temperatures and possibility of rain.
  • Fewer tourists.
  • Fewer tour options.
  • Lower airfare and hotel rates.

Worst months to visit London: Summer months: June, July and August

  • Very hot weather and large crowds of tourists, expect long lines at attractions.
  • Hotels with advance reservations and very expensive air tickets.

End of year: December

  • Very cold climate.
    Lots of visitors for
  • Christmas and New Year.
    Expect long lines, especially at restaurants and stores.
  • Hotels with advance reservations and very expensive air tickets.

My visit to London.

More information from London.

Bangkok - Tailândia

Grand Palace in Bangkok
Grand Palace - Bangkok

Bangkok, the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand, where tradition and modernity mix.

The city has a vibrant atmosphere, with its beautiful Buddhist temples, its mix of cultures and a vibrant gastronomy.

Bangkok is a traditional city with its times and, at the same time, modern with its shopping centers, stores of all types, markets and an infinite number of street stalls, whose flagship is, without a doubt, the rich local cuisine.
Lights, colors, modern and tall buildings, lots of people coming and going and chaotic traffic complete the scene.

Best months to visit Bangkok:

With the lowest prices: March to June.

  • Very hot climate, can reach 40 degrees Celsius.
  • Much cheaper hotels and air tickets.
  • Songkran, Thai New Year, takes place.
  • It can be unpleasant to walk the streets.

Best time for good weather: November to February.

  • Pleasant weather around 22 degrees Celsius.
  • Great time to enjoy the beach, just don’t forget the sunscreen.
  • Few days of rain.

Avoiding the crowds: July to October.

  • Milder temperatures, but it rains a lot.
  • Fewer tourists.
  • Fewer tour options.
  • Lower airfare and hotel rates.

Worst months to visit Bangkok: In the months: September and October.

  • It rains a lot, almost every day.
  • There is flooding in several places.

See my trip to Thailand.

More information from Bangkok.

Istambul - Turquia

Panoramic view of Istanbul
Bosphorus Strait - Istanbul

Being the only city that is on two continents (European and Asian).

The city is a unique tourist destination that exudes history and culture on all sides.

Also known as Constantinople and the center of the Roman empire, it was conquered by the Ottomans who called it Istanbul.

The city exudes modernity, being the economic, historical and cultural center of the Republic of Turkey, as well as being the largest in the country and one of the largest in the world.

Best months to visit Istanbul:

With lower prices: from November to March.

  • Much colder climate.
    Much cheaper hotels and air tickets.
  • Even though it’s winter. The average temperature is 3 to 11 degrees Celsius.
  • Possibility to see the city with snow.
  • High chance of rain.

Best time for good weather: July and August.

  • Sunny days and cool nights.
  • Little rain and always blue skies
  • Hotels with advance reservations and more expensive air tickets.
  • Lots of tourists, but this is when you can enjoy the Bosporus tours the most.

Avoiding the crowds: September and October.

  • Milder temperatures (25℃) and little chance of rain.
  • Fewer tourists.
  • Lower airfare and hotel rates.

Worst months to visit Istanbul. In the summer months: November and December

  • Colder weather with a chance of snow.
  • These are the months with the most rain in Istanbul.
  • City is very empty
  • Cheaper hotels and airfare.

See my trip to Istanbul.

More information from Istanbul.

Cancun - México

Cancun beach with white sand, blue sea and several buildings on the shore.
Cancun

Visiting Cancun is most people’s ideal when thinking about beaches.

With its white sand beaches, natural wonders, archaeological sites and a lively nightlife, it is a joy for most people, almost all year round.

However, depending on your interests and vacation goals, we will help you select the best time to go to Cancún.

Best months to visit Cancun:

With lower prices: May and June or September and October.

  • Much cheaper hotels and air tickets.
  • Many offers at the resort.
    Empty and quiet places.

For good weather: From May to August.

  • Sunny days and cool nights.
  • Little rain and always blue skies.
  • You can enjoy all your time at the beach.

Avoiding the crowds: September and October.

  • Milder temperatures (25℃) and little chance of rain.
  • Fewer tourists.
  • Lower airfare and hotel rates.
  • Hurricane season.

Worst months to visit Cancun: September and October.

  • Hurricane season
  • It rains a lot.
  • Very hot and humid.
  • Lots of seaweed on the beach.

See my trip to Cancun.

More information about Cancun.

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