SWEET SPOT IN MAY

May offers abundant “sweet spot” travel, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s ideal for pleasant weather, blooming landscapes, moderate crowds, and better value before peak summer. Perfect for city exploration and outdoor adventures.

Main Regions for Shoulder (Sweet Spot) Season:

Europe: Experience glorious spring and early summer across Mediterranean, Western, Central, and Northern Europe. Enjoy warm, sunny days, lush landscapes, and vibrant cities. It’s perfect for sightseeing, cultural tours, and outdoor activities before the summer rush.

North America (Lovely Spring / Early Summer): Most of the USA and Southern Canada offer warm, sunny weather with blooming landscapes, great for outdoor activities and city exploration. Alaska and Northern Canada see the start of thawing and wildlife emergence, marking the beginning of their summer tours.

Asia (Pleasant Spring / Early Dry Season): Japan and South Korea have mild, pleasant weather after cherry blossom season, ideal for cultural exploration. Most regions of China also offer pleasant temperatures for historical site visits. Specific parts of Southeast Asia, like Bali, Java, Lombok, East Coast Malaysia, and Northern/Central Vietnam, enter their pleasant dry season.

Middle East & North Africa (Warm but Manageable): Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, UAE, Oman, Israel are warming significantly, but early to mid-May offers manageable temperatures for sightseeing before intense summer heat. Prices often begin to drop.

Africa (Shoulder Safari / Southern Africa Autumn): It’s a fantastic shoulder month for safaris in Southern Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia) as the dry season begins, offering great wildlife viewing and milder temperatures. Mauritius and Seychelles also enter a cooler, drier period, perfect for beaches.

South America (Autumn / Early Winter Dry Season): Southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia experience autumn or early winter, bringing cooler, drier, and pleasant weather for city exploration, wine regions, and trekking, with beautiful fall foliage in some areas.

Oceania (Autumn / Early Winter): Southern Australia and New Zealand are in full autumn, featuring cool, crisp temperatures and stunning fall foliage. It’s excellent for scenic drives, hiking, and exploring cities without summer crowds or intense heat.