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Americas: when and where to go

The Americas cover 30 countries from Greenland to Chile, so seasons vary widely. Caribbean and Central American spots like Jamaica, Panama and Costa Rica favour the dry months of December to February, while South America splits: Chile and Argentina shine from December to March, but Peru, Bolivia and Paraguay prefer the drier June-to-August stretch. Greenland's best months, July and August, show just how far the range stretches.

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Best in Americas in October

Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.

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  1. Mexico
    Mexico 8.9/10
    Highs 24°C · 5 rain days
  2. United States
    United States 8.7/10
    Highs 21°C · 7 rain days
  3. Bermuda
    Bermuda 8.2/10
    Highs 25°C · 14 rain days
  4. Peru
    Peru 7.8/10
    Highs 20°C · 1 rain days
  5. Bahamas
    Bahamas 7.0/10
    Highs 29°C · 19 rain days

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Best time to visit Americas

Month score out of 10 for each country. Tap a country for its month-by-month weather.

Month scores out of 10 for the countries of Americas
Country Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Argentina 6.4 6.7 6.8 6.4 5.5 4.9 5.0 5.8 6.0 5.9 6.3 6.2
Aruba 5.3 5.8 5.5 6.2 6.0 5.5 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.2 4.4 4.6
Bahamas 8.4 8.7 8.9 8.4 8.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 8.5 8.6
Bermuda 6.9 7.8 7.5 8.0 7.9 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.2 7.1 7.5
Bolivia 5.3 5.3 5.5 6.3 7.6 7.9 8.1 7.8 7.1 6.2 6.1 5.7
Brazil 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.9 5.0 4.5 3.5 2.2 1.1 3.6 4.0
Canada 2.0 2.1 2.6 4.0 7.8 7.4 7.0 7.4 8.1 5.3 1.9 1.4
Caribbean Netherlands 6.4 6.6 6.8 6.1 6.0 5.0 4.7 4.5 4.9 4.2 4.7 4.9
Chile 8.1 8.3 8.0 7.3 6.4 5.2 5.1 5.6 6.4 6.9 7.6 7.9
Colombia 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.8 6.5 6.6 6.6 6.7 6.7 6.4 6.4 6.9
Costa Rica 7.0 7.7 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.9 6.9 7.0 7.0 6.9 6.9 7.0
Cuba 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.1 4.9 4.4 4.4 3.9 4.1 4.4 6.4 8.6
Dominica 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.8 6.6 6.4 6.6 7.0 7.0
Dominican Republic 7.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Ecuador 6.7 6.7 6.6 6.7 6.7 6.7 7.0 7.5 7.2 6.9 6.8 6.7
El Salvador 7.0 5.1 3.9 2.2 3.7 4.8 3.7 3.9 4.6 6.0 5.2 6.9
Greenland 1.1 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.5 3.7 5.5 5.0 2.9 2.3 1.4 1.3
Grenada 8.0 8.3 8.0 7.3 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 8.0
Guatemala 8.4 8.5 7.6 6.9 6.8 6.9 6.9 6.9 6.9 6.8 7.2 8.3
Haiti 7.3 7.1 6.6 5.1 5.0 5.0 4.9 4.5 4.5 4.7 6.2 6.9
Honduras 7.6 8.2 6.2 5.9 4.1 6.4 6.2 6.0 6.0 6.8 7.0 7.0
Jamaica 7.8 7.9 7.0 6.7 6.7 6.3 4.8 4.9 6.2 6.8 7.0 7.7
Mexico 9.5 9.6 9.6 8.6 7.4 7.4 7.8 8.0 7.8 8.9 9.4 9.6
Montserrat 7.1 7.3 7.0 7.0 6.7 6.4 6.5 6.3 6.3 6.4 6.9 7.0
Paraguay 1.8 1.5 2.1 5.1 7.7 8.7 9.0 7.8 6.4 4.6 3.0 2.2
Peru 6.8 6.7 6.4 7.3 8.1 8.8 8.8 8.6 8.1 7.8 7.8 7.4
United States 3.7 4.8 7.4 8.2 7.2 5.6 3.7 5.8 7.6 8.7 6.7 4.4

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Where should I go in the Americas in August?

Peru is the top pick for August, based on our data, followed by Bermuda and Mexico. August sits inside Peru's wider best-month range of May to August, which is its dry season in the highlands, making travel to places like Machu Picchu easier.

Is Mexico good to visit in February?

Yes, February is one of Mexico's four best months, along with January, March, and December. These months fall in the northern winter, when Mexico's dry season brings more reliable weather for both beach and inland trips.

What is the best time to visit South America?

It depends on the country. Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay share a best window of May to August, while Argentina and Chile peak from December to March. Brazil's top months are May and June, and Colombia and Ecuador favor January, February, and August.

Where in the Americas is best to visit in December?

Mexico, Cuba, and the Bahamas top our list for December. This month falls in the dry, cooler season across much of Mexico and the Caribbean, which also covers Jamaica, Guatemala, Panama, and Nicaragua among their own best months.