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The best time to visit Albania is from April to June and September and October when the weather is warm and rainfall is at it's lowest. The coastline benefits from sea breezes in the summer making for very pleasant weather.

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.

May to October is the best time to travel to Bosnia Herzegovina when the weather is at its warmest and rainfall is low. Temperatures in the southern part of the country are usually warmer than those in the north.

The Cook Islands have pleasant year round temperatures between 27C and 30C on average. While it can rain frequently, there are no excessive temperatures or humidity. September and October, or March and April are considered the best times to visit.

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

May to September is the best time to visit to Cyprus as the weather is warm and sunny and rainfall is low. If visiting the mountainous areas temperatures may be slightly cooler than those on the coast.

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.

Fiji’s climate means that it can be enjoyed year-round. However, due to the lower rainfall and humidity, the months of April to October, which make up the so-called ‘Fijian winter’, are considered the best time to visit.

The winter months of May to October are considered the best time to visit French Polynesia, after which time, the temperatures, humidity and rains increase.

Malta experiences warm weather all year round with July, August and September being the warmest months. During this time the hot days are cooled by pleasant sea breezes making the temperature comfortable.

Along the coast of Mozambique temperatures are warm and pleasant for most of the year due to the sea breezes. Between November and February is the best time to visit the country's coast for turtle nesting as well as excellent snorkelling and encounters with bottlenose dolphins.

The best time to visit Samoa is between May and October, during the country’s dry season. The wet season is from November to April, during which time the islands are susceptible to tropical cyclones. The average annual temperature is 26.5C in coastal areas, with cooler temperatures inland, while humidity averages around 80%.

Between March and May and September and October is the best time to travel to Tunisia. During this time the temperatures are mild and the rainfall low especially at the coast and inland. If visiting the highlands temperatures can be much colder for most parts of the year.

April, May and September are the best times to visit Uzbekistan when the temperatures are mild and the rainfall is at its lowest. If visiting the east of the country to the mountains of Tien Shan and Pamirs the temperatures can be colder then those experienced further lowland.

Due to its magnitude, the weather across China varies significantly. The climate in the north and east, tends to be fairly continental, boasting hot summers and dry snowy winters between December and February. Central China is warmer but with more rainfall. In the South-West, Kunming is host to generally pleasant weather year round. Despite these differences, the best time to travel to China in general is during the spring months of March to May and the autumnal months of September and October.

The best time to visit Croatia is between April and September when the temperatures are at their warmest and the skies are clear. The coastal regions at this time are the best and sea breezes cool down the warmest of days.

Temperatures in Ecuador are always mild even at high altitude due to the equatorial location of the country. June to September is the best time to visit as rainfall is at its lowest. The Galapagos Islands are best to visit from May to December when it's dry season and the temperature is warm and there is little rainfall.

France's weather varies from region to region, but generally the best time to visit France is May and June and then again in September.

The best time to visit Greece is from April to October when the weather is warm and rainfall is limited. During this time the hotter days are cooled by the seasonal winds called meltemi, while the more mountainous area experience lower temperatures.

Indonesia has a fairly even climate year-round. Indonesia has two seasons, wet and dry. In most parts of Indonesia, the wet season falls between October and April (low season), and the dry season between May and September (high season).

The best time to visit Italy is from April to October when the weather is warm and dry. Southern and central Italy experience mild and dry weather for most parts of the year while the mountainous areas experience lower temperatures and slightly more rainfall. Sicily: The best time to visit Sicily is from April to October when there is plenty of sunshine and the temperatures are warm and the rain is rare.

Malaysia is generally hot and humid year round, with differing rainfall patterns. The east coast of Peninsular Malaysia experiences rainfall between November and January, while the west coast experiences more rainfall from August to October. Downpours throughout the year tend to be short and sharp, leaving the rest of the day fairly clear. On the island of Borneo, the weather is most pleasant between May and October, especially during the fruiting season when there is more wildlife activity in the rainforest.

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.

There are five main climatic regions in Morocco. The best time to visit the Atlas foothills is between February and May and September and October when the weather is at its most pleasant. The Sahara region is generally hot all year round but the weather is at its best in spring and autumn. The Atlantic coast has a Mediterranean climate and rainfall is low all throughout the year with comfortable temperatures. The best time to visit here is between April and June.

The best time to visit the Andean region in Peru is during the dry season from April to September when the days are sunny and warm. In Lima and along the coast experiences a dry climate all year round and temperatures are usually mild.

Portugal has a warm and sunny climate. The best time to visit is from March to June during the spring when the temperature is pleasant and there is little rainfall.

Due to the size of Russia its climate varies considerably from region to region. The best time to visit the cities of Moscow and St Petersburg are from May to September when the temperature is at its warmest.

The Seychelles is located in the tropics causing fairly constant temperatures all year round. June to October is the best time to visit the Seychelles, as there is very little rainfall and the temperatures are at their most comfortable. This gives visitors the best opportunity to explore the islands and what they have to offer.

The best time to visit Spain is from April to October when the temperatures are warmer and the chance of rainfall is much lower. Southern Spain experiences hotter and drier days cooled by sea breezes during this time, while northern Spain experiences lower temperatures usually.

The best time to visit Turkey is during the summer time from April to October when the temperatures are warm and there is a low chance of rainfall. Istanbul has very pleasant summer temperatures, while the Anatolian plateau and Mediterranean coast experience warmer temperatures. The eastern mountainous part of Turkey usually has lower temperatures throughout the year.

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.