DEEP OFF-SEASON IN DECEMBER

December, the “deep off-season,” presents significant weather challenges in many regions but offers the lowest prices and fewest crowds (outside of winter sports destinations).

Main Regions for Deep Off-Season:

Northern Hemisphere: Deep off-season in December means significant weather challenges but the lowest prices and minimal crowds globally. Extreme cold and winter conditions prevail across Canada, the USA (Alaska, Rockies), Iceland, Northern Europe (Norway, Sweden, Finland), Russia, Mongolia, and northern China/South Korea. While offering niche winter activities like aurora viewing or ice festivals, general tourism is difficult due to freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and minimal daylight.

African Continent: In December, Africa typically marks the lingering end of rainy seasons or the onset of extreme heat. West and Central Africa experience high humidity and intense heat, making travel uncomfortable, while the Sahel region faces intensely hot and dusty conditions.

South America: Finally, in December, specific regions like the Amazon Rainforest experience the continuation or onset of their heavy rainy season, leading to high water levels, increased humidity, and prolific mosquitoes, making general outdoor activities like hiking less ideal.