The most common questions about Weather & Climate by Travel Destination — answered briefly and directly.
Thailand has opposing monsoon seasons: The rainy season on the Andaman Sea with Phuket, Krabi, and Koh Lanta is from May to October, while on the Gulf of Thailand with Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao it is mainly from October to December. In Northern Thailand, it rains from June to October. More about this: Thailand: Nature.
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The rainy season in the Maldives is the southwest monsoon from May to October, with more clouds, more frequent, usually short rain showers lasting 30 to 60 minutes, and stronger waves. However, prices are 30 to 50% lower and the beaches are less crowded. More about this: Maldives: Nature.
South African autumn and winter occur from April to September, so the seasons are reversed compared to Germany. In Durban, it is dry and sunny with temperatures ranging from 12 to 23 °C. More about this: Durban.
Argentina is located in the Southern Hemisphere, so summer falls during our winter months. According to our country profile, the best travel time is from October to April, which is summer in the Southern Hemisphere. More about this: Argentina Overview.
In South Africa, summer is from October to March, as the country is located in the Southern Hemisphere. These months are also considered the best travel time. More about this: South Africa Overview.
Spain has at least four climate zones: Mediterranean climate on the east coast and the Balearic Islands with hot, dry summers (30 to 35 °C), continental climate in central Spain with 35 to 40 °C in summer and 0 to 5 °C in winter, mild, humid Atlantic climate in the north, and subtropical climate in the Canary Islands with temperatures between 18 and 28 °C. More about this: Welcome to Spain.
In summer, Malia is hot and dry with temperatures between 28 and 35 °C, and the water temperature is between 24 and 27 °C, accompanied by the steady Meltemi wind. In winter, it is mild with temperatures between 12 and 16 °C and rainy, with the best travel time being from May to October. More about this: Malia Overview.
In Madeira, temperatures range throughout the year from 16 to 26 °C, and frost is unknown. In January and February, temperatures are between 16 and 19 °C with a water temperature of 18 °C, and on the southern side around Funchal, the sun shines almost all the time. More about this: Best Travel Time for Madeira.
In October, the average daily maximum temperature in Mallorca (Palma) is 23.9 °C, and at night it cools down to 16.8 °C. Average precipitation is 64 mm. More about this: Mallorca or Ibiza.
The sunniest place in winter on Madeira is the southern side around Funchal, while the north often experiences clouds and rain. In winter, temperatures in Madeira range from 16 to 19 °C, making it Europe's mildest winter. More about this: Best Travel Time for Madeira.
The warmest place is in the south of Tenerife: The sun shines there for over 300 days a year, and even in January, temperatures rarely drop below 20 °C. The main towns are Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos. More about this: South Tenerife.
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