Regional guide · Europe

Best time to visit Europe

European summers are what they are: hot, expensive, and clogged. The shoulder months — roughly March-May and September-November — are the industry's open secret. Here's when each of our European destinations opens up.

01
Rome
Italy
Go in
March or October
Mild 12-22°C, occasional showers
02
Santorini
Greece
Go in
April or October
18-24°C, calm seas, clear skies
03
Reykjavik
Iceland
Go in
May or September
5-12°C, long daylight in May
04
Barcelona
Spain
Go in
March or November
12-20°C, mild and clear
05
Dubrovnik
Croatia
Go in
May or October
18-24°C, sea still swimmable
06
Prague
Czech Republic
Go in
February or November
Cold 0-8°C, potential snow
07
Amalfi Coast
Italy
Go in
April or October
18-24°C, sea warming/cooling
08
Lisbon
Portugal
Go in
March or October
Mild 15-22°C, sunny