25 July 2023
Picking a holiday destination, especially one that you have not yet visited, can be a tricky business. There are a variety of factors that can impact your holiday experience, therefore researching and planning is key to avoid disappointment.
But at MoneyTransfers.com we believe planning your holiday shouldn’t be a stressful experience, which is why we took it upon ourselves to do the ground work.
We took a look at all the popular tourist destinations around the globe and assessed them based on a variety of factors to uncover which destination is the best based on the timing of your trip.
Below we have put together a holiday calendar, detailing the destinations with the most idealistic conditions for a holiday for each month of the year.
January: Bangkok
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| Thailand, Asia |
High |
272.5 |
60 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 9 |
1 |
21 |
32 |
February: Mexico City
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| Mexico, North America |
Low |
234 |
111 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 4.3 |
2.1 |
7.1 |
22.9 |
March: Cape Town
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| South Africa, Africa |
Low |
292.2 |
80 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 20 |
4.8 |
14.2 |
25.4 |
April: Tokyo
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| Japan, Asia |
Low |
176.9 |
130 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 124.5 |
9.9 |
10.7 |
18.8 |
May: New York
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| United States, North America |
Low |
256.6 |
195 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 106.4 |
11.1 |
12.2 |
21.6 |
June: Copenhagen
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| Copenhagen, Europe |
Low |
260 |
195 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 45 |
11 |
11 |
19 |
July: Medellin
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| Colombia, South America |
Low |
203.2 |
56 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 119 |
17 |
16.8 |
27.6 |
August: Rio de Janeiro
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| Brazil, South America |
Low |
199.7 |
99 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 50.5 |
6 |
18.9 |
25.6 |
Whilst many countries in August are experiencing their prime weather, with beaches filled from coast to coast, no beach can quite out do those in Brazil. The cities most famous beach Copacabana is the perfect setting for tourists with a stunning backdrop of Sugarloaf Mountain. Although it is not summer in Rio de Janerio in August, the temperatures of up to 25.6°C are more than satisfactory for those used to much milder climates.
September: Paris
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| France, Europe |
Low |
168 |
165 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 54.7 |
8.5 |
12.5 |
20.8 |
October: Barcelona
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| Barcelona, Europe |
Low |
196 |
153 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 91 |
8 |
13.5 |
22.1 |
November: Sydney
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| Australia, Oceania |
Low |
241.8 |
138 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 79.2 |
11.2 |
16.3 |
23.8 |
December: Dubai
| Country and Region |
Travel Season |
Average Sunshine Hours |
Average Daily Cost (USD) |
| UAE, Asia |
High |
254.2 |
240 |
| Mean Total Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Number Precipitation Days |
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (ํ℃) |
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (ํ℃) |
| 14.3 |
2 |
15.4 |
26.2 |
Jonathan Merry, CEO of MoneyTransfers.com was pleased to see such a wide range of countries covering every continent.
It’s clear that every continent has its draws, and while it’s easy to fall into a rut of visiting the more traditional holiday resorts every year, this list opens up so many more possibilities. People may not in the past have considered Medellin in Colombia due to its chequered history, but the city has spent decades repairing itself, and the country now attracts millions of tourists from around the world who are drawn to its pristine rainforests and beaches.
Jonathan Merry, CEO of MoneyTransfers.com
