Best Time to Visit

Monthly averages are calculated from Open-Meteo, primarily from the most recent full years of weather archive (2021-2023) with 30-year climate normals as a fallback. Values reflect typical conditions, not a forecast for a specific year.

Each month gets a score based on your selected activity. Beach trips reward warm, dry and sunny months; hiking favours mild and dry weather; city trips avoid both cold and extreme heat. The greenest month on the heatmap scores highest.

The score is climate-based, so peak-season crowds are not measured directly. The tool flags very hot summer months, which often overlap with the busiest and most expensive travel windows, so you can plan around them.

Locations are matched through OpenStreetMap. If a small place is not recognised, try adding the region or country, for example 'Faro, Portugal', or search for the nearest larger town.

Not necessarily. The hottest month can bring heatwaves, higher prices and crowds. The tool balances warmth against rainfall, so a slightly cooler but drier and quieter month often scores better for a comfortable beach holiday.