2024 Bucket List: Top travel destinations for each month of the year 

BBC News

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January

Watch the northern lights in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Greenland. Avoid Indonesia, Seychelles, and Mauritius for rains 

February

The Caribbean, Chile and Argentina are perfect, for those interested in visiting the vineyards and hiking trails in Patagonia. Don’t miss Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival in Brazil or Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Italy and the other Mediterranean countries start to warm up. Egypt is another great option. Avoid Kenya, Tanzania if you’re looking to do a safari or go to the Devil’s Pool at Victoria Falls. 

March

April

The Mediterranean is one of the best places to visit, including islands like Crete, Cyprus, and Malta. The Canary Islands stand out in Europe. Visit Japan for cherry blossoms and The Netherlands for Tulips 

May

Visit Hungary and Italy. The Mediterranean and the beaches in Portugal are also excellent choices. Prague comes to life during its three-week-long Spring Music Festival. Consider Peru to visit Cusco and hike the Inca Trail."

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The US and Canada both have comfortable temperatures and Canada, specifically, celebrates Canada Day, the Montreal Film Festival, and the International Jazz Festival. Avoid Sub Saharan Africa and the Middle East for recurrent heat waves.

June

Europe is at its peak, being the most popular continent for travelers. Anywhere you go the weather will be pretty good, but it can get very crowded. It is the perfect time to hit Indonesia for Bali, East Java & Komodo National Park." 

July

August

Scotland is popular in August thanks to its Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The best nature and outdoor destination in August should go to Kenya with the Great Migration usually starting around the first week of the month. 

September

Germany and Austria are now popular thanks to Octoberfest, which starts at the end of September. Avoid Southeast Asia for monsoons and The Caribbean and Central America as this is the peak of hurricane season. 

October

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With Octoberfest in full swing, Germany should be at the top of your travel list 

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This is also the perfect time for a budget holiday to either Turkey or Cyprus 

November

Chiang Mai in Thailand for the festivals of Loi Krathong and Yi Peng. Morocco is also another top destination in November 

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 To visit palaces, mosques, bazaars, and even camp in the Sahara desert 

December

Switzerland