Who's going?

The places at their best this month for families, couples, solo travellers and friends. Each list follows a stated rule over the same figures as the rest of the site.

Families

Places that are at their best in the month and easy on children: warm rather than hot, mostly dry, and low enough that altitude is not a worry.

Nairobi Kenya Pleasant, mostly dry and sunny 26°C · 4 rainy days The best month to go
Cape Town South Africa Cool, mostly dry and sunny 19°C · 4 rainy days One of the best months to go
Sydney Australia Pleasant, mostly dry and sunny 21°C · 5 rainy days One of the best months to go, busy season
Athens Greece Warm, dry and sunny 28°C · 3 rainy days The best month to go

The best for families with children, month by month

Couples

Beaches, islands, old towns and scenery, at their best in the month and comfortable to be out in.

The best for couples, month by month

Solo travellers

Cities and historic towns at their best in the month, cheaper ones first: plenty to do alone, and easy to meet people.

The best for solo travellers, month by month

Friends and groups

Beaches, islands, cities and wild places at their best in the month, warm and dry enough to be out all day.

The best for friends and groups, month by month