December

Antarctica is best to visit between November and March when the ice starts to break up due to the arrival of summer. During this time it is breeding season for most animals. January and February are the warmest months, when the penguin chicks hatch while, February and March provides the best encounters with humpback and minke whales.

Although Belize is warm all year round the best time to visit Belize is from November to May when the temperatures are warm and the chance of rainfall low.

Chile is home to a variety of different climates due to its length. October to March is the best time to visit Santiago and the central region when the temperature is warm and there is very little rain. During this time the Atacama and the north are also very pleasant and the weather is sunny. Patagonia is best to visit in the summer when weather patterns are less severe and temperatures are at their warmest.

October to June is the best time to visit Cuba when the country experiences the dry season bringing warm temperatures and low rainfall.

October to June is the best time to visit the highlands in Ethiopia due to the lack of rain and milder temperatures. During this time it is also best to visit the sites in Axum, Lalibela and Addis Ababa as the weather makes for a much more enjoyable visit. January is an excellent time to visit the country as the weather is good and the festival of Timkat is celebrated in the town of Bahar Dar. The festivals Meskal in Addis Ababa and Tsion Mariam in Axum are celebrated in September and November.

The best time to visit Guatemala is from November to April when the weather is drier. Altitude has a big impact on the country's climate. The central plateau including Guatemala City, Antigua and Lake Atitlan experience warm days and cool nights. The jungle region in the north around Tikal is hotter than the central plateau region.

The best time to visit Oman is from October to April when the temperature is much milder and comfortable. During this time the coast is at its best as the humidity is low. Further inland the heat is much drier during this time making the heat much less oppressive.

The best time to visit The Cape is when the weather is at its warmest between November and March. If visiting the Kruger, wildlife viewing is good all year round although the best months to visit are in the dry season between May and September when animals congregate around the waterholes. The best time to visit the coast of KwaZulu-Natal is in the summer when temperatures are at their hottest. When moving further inland towards the Drakensberg mountains temperatures will cool significantly compared to the coast.

The best time to visit Argentina is between November to March when the weather is warm and dry. If visiting Patagonia the best times for wildlife viewing especially penguins and until December whales; are between October and March, during this time the weather is also at its best.

Australia can be visited year round. Seasons in the southern half of Australia are usually the opposite of those in the northern hemisphere: spring comes in September, summer is from December to February, autumn from March to May, and winter starts in June. The north coast has a wet season from November to April and a dry season from May to September. Central Australia has little heavy rain and is best between March and May.

From September until March is the best time to visit Brazil when the weather warm and sunny. If visiting Salvador and the north-east November to February is the best time to visit as sea breezes cool down the warmer days and rainfall is low.

The weather in Cambodia tends to be hot and humid all year. The rainy season falls between late April and September. The best time of year to visit is during the cooler and drier winter months between November and March.

November to April is the best time to visit Costa Rica. During this time San Jose and the central highlands are generally quite warm. The Pacific coast also experiences warm weather during this time and is much drier.

The monsoon hits different regions at different times, affecting north and central India from May to September. In the south the monsoon generally lasts until October.

Whilst the weather in Laos is usually hot and humid all year, the rainy season falls between late April and September. Therefore the best time of year to visit is during the winter months between November and March, when it is cooler and drier.

Between December and April is notably the best time to travel to the Maldives when the weather is sunny and warm and rainfall is at its lowest. During this time conditions for swimming and snorkelling are at their best due to clear waters and better visibility around the coral reefs.

The best time to visit Mexico is from November to April when the weather is warm and dry. Mexico City and the central plateau experience a mild spring-like climate due to the altitude. During this time the Yucatan Peninsula is much warmer than the central plateau region but sea breezes cool the warmer days. This is also when this part of the country experiences low rainfall.

The best time to visit Burma is from November to March, when it is not so hot and rains the least. April is very hot and dry and the rainy season is from May to September, during which time some resorts close.

New Zealand’s weather can change unexpectedly, with cold fronts or tropical cyclones arriving quickly. Visitors should be prepared for sudden changes in weather and temperature, particularly if planning any outdoor activities. In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20C and 30C and in winter between 10C and 15C. The warmest months are December to February. The north of New Zealand is subtropical, while the south has a more temperate climate.

The best time to visit Sri Lanka is between November and March even though the weather is consistently warm and sunny throughout the year. The coast usually experiences higher temperatures but the sea breeze keeps the air fresh during the day. In the higher mountainous areas during this time the weather is sunny but temperatures are usually lower here than on the coast.

Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate, divided into a wet and dry season. For the central and northern areas, including Bangkok and Chiang Mai, the best times to visit are between November and March, since it is very hot in April and rainy between May and October. The south-west bordering the Andaman Sea, including Phuket and Krabi, is driest between November and March, while the south-eastern coast bordering the Gulf of Thailand is best between May and October.

The best time to visit the U.A.E is between October and November and February to March when temperatures are mild and mild and comfortable and humidity are much lower. During this time is also little to no rainfall.

November to May during the dry season is the best time to visit Venezuela as temperatures are mild and there is a lower chance of rainfall. Merida and the Andes are also best to visit during this time as Merida enjoys pleasant warm weather, if travelling to the Andes the temperature is colder due to the higher altitude. The best time to visit Los Llanos is from December to April during dry season, due to the lack of vegetation wildlife is easier to spot and the land is more accessible.