Don’t randomly choose your overseas trips from June to October! These are the golden seasons
June to October is summer in the Northern Hemisphere + dry season in the Southern Hemisphere, neither too cold nor too hot, peak scenery, avoiding extreme cold and heat, perfect for beginners to just go for it! Full of practical tips, highly recommend saving this✅
1. 🇬🇷 Greece (June-September)
Aegean Sea’s blue and white romance
Weather: 25-30℃, lots of sunny days, sea warm enough for swimming
Highlights: Santorini’s blue and white houses, stunning sunsets; Mykonos island beach parties; Acropolis in Athens for ancient ruins
Avoid: Crowds in July-August, better to go in June or September for fewer people, cheaper and more comfortable
2. 🇮🇹 Italy (June-October)
Ancient cities + coastal beauty
Weather: 25-35℃ from June to August, very comfortable 15-25℃ in September-October
Highlights: Colosseum in Rome, Renaissance art in Florence, Amalfi Coast cliff road, Venice water city
Must-eat: Pasta, pizza, gelato—any place is a safe bet
3. 🇫🇷 France (June-October)
Lavender + coast + wineries
June-July: Lavender fields in Provence, the air is fragrant
July-August: French Riviera, beach resorts in Nice and Cannes
September-October: Bordeaux and Burgundy wineries harvest season, great atmosphere for wine tasting
4. 🇳🇴 Norway (June-August)
Fjords + midnight sun
Weather: 15-20℃, cool and not hot, midnight sun from June to August, still bright at midnight
Highlights: Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains reflecting on lakes; colorful wooden houses in Bergen
Activities: Cruises, hiking, self-driving, every step feels like a fairy tale
5. 🇰🇪 Kenya (July-October)
Spectacular animal migration
Weather: Dry season, grass and trees yellowed, animals gather at water sources, easy to spot
Highlights: Wildebeest river crossing in July-August, millions of animals running, crocodile ambushes, a once-in-a-lifetime sight
Must-visit: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Giraffe Centre, Lake Nakuru
6. 🇮🇸 Iceland (June-August)
Midnight sun + green meadows + waterfalls
Weather: 10-15℃, warmest in summer, 24-hour daylight during midnight sun, lots of fun
Highlights: Gullfoss waterfall, colorful town of Reykjavik, black sand beaches, glacier hiking
Benefits: All roads open, can visit all attractions, things you can’t see in winter can be checked off
7. 🇮🇩 Bali (May-September)
Dry season, dry and not humid
Weather: Dry season, not hot or rainy, clear air, clear seawater
Highlights: Ubud rice terraces, Kuta beach, Lovers’ Cliff, volcanic hot springs, cliff hotels
Suitable for: Relaxing vacations, surfing, spa, photography, perfect for couples/friends
8. 🇨🇿 Czech Republic (June-October)
Central Europe’s hidden gem
Weather: 15-25℃, cool and comfortable, half the tourists compared to Western Europe
Highlights: Prague Square, Charles Bridge, Castle District, full of Gothic architecture
Cost-effective: Low prices, cheap beer, 5k RMB enough for a week
9. 🇨🇦 Canada (June-September)
Rocky Mountains + stunning lakes
Weather: 15-25℃, most comfortable in summer, snow melting, lakes glowing blue
Highlights: Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper, glacier lakes, great for self-driving
Activities: Hiking, boating, wildlife watching, a must for nature lovers
10. 🇹🇭 Thailand (August-October)
End of rainy season, fewer people and cheaper
Weather: Short showers, then clear, fewer tourists, hotels and flights 30% cheaper
Highlights: Grand Palace in Bangkok, Old City in Chiang Mai, beaches in Phuket/Samui, night market food
Benefits: Many Chinese, Chinese widely spoken, low cost, zero pressure for beginners
Summary for June-October travel💡
Cool summer escapes: Norway, Iceland, Canada, Czech Republic
Island vacations: Greece, Bali, Thailand
Cultural and historical sites: Italy, France, Czech Republic
Natural wonders: Kenya, Iceland, Canada
Travel tips
Europe’s peak season is July-August, book flights and hotels 3 months in advance
Choose dry season for islands (May-September), avoid rainy season and extreme sun
Visa-free / visa on arrival priority: Thailand, Bali, Serbia, Georgia