When to go

Seasons, weather, festivals and crowds, month by month.

Iceland · When to go Road and Weather Conditions in Iceland Most of Iceland's main roads stay open year-round, but storms, snow, meltwater, and river crossings can close sections with little notice. Read guide Japan · When to go Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Cherry blossoms, called sakura in Japanese, open from late winter in the south to late spring in the north. Read guide Iceland · When to go Best Time to Visit Iceland Reykjavík gets 4 to 5 hours of daylight in December and 20 to 21 hours in June, so the season you choose determines what you can do. Read guide Portugal · When to go Best Time to Visit Portugal For most independent travelers, late spring (May and June) and early autumn (September and the first half of October) are the best times to visit Portugal. Read guide Sweden · When to go Best Time to Visit Sweden Sweden runs from Skåne in the south to Lapland, above the Arctic Circle, so the best month depends on what you want: long daylight, mountain hut access, northern lights, or lower prices. Read guide Japan · When to go Best Time to Visit Japan For most independent travelers, the best months to visit Japan are late March through May and November. Read guide Italy · When to go Best Time to Visit Italy For most independent travelers, the best times to visit Italy are spring (April to early June) and early autumn (September to mid-October). Read guide Spain · When to go Best Time to Visit Spain For most trips to mainland Spain, May and June and September and October are the best months. Read guide