USA

The climate is wide and varied

Few countries, if any, can boast the full range of climates and varying types of terrain the world has to offer, but in the USA, there’s a climate and place for literally every visitor. From the glaciers of Alaska and the deserts of Arizona to the rolling prairies of the Midwest, the majestic Rocky Mountains and the pristine, sun-soaked beaches of California, Florida and Hawaii, the land across the United States is nothing short of spectacular.

Summer is the best time to visit the nation’s many national parks as well as the more northern regions of the United States – with May and June being especially pleasant with colourful flora, active fauna and temperatures in the low 20s. The northern part of the USA has a consistent climate from coast to coast with defined seasons dictating every few months of the year.

Winter can be pleasant or freezing cold depending on where you choose to visit, and heavy snowfall and frozen lakes are common across the northern regions of the country. Most southern states and the Hawaiian Islands offer winter warmth and respite from the cold winters in the UK, while certain parts like Lake Tahoe, Colorado and Wyoming offer excellent ski resorts for those who don’t mind a few feet of snow.

The southern regions of the USA have almost indistinguishable seasons, albeit with distinct regional differences. The climate is generally more arid towards the west and more humid towards the east. Winter tends to be mild; spring and autumn are warm, and summer is always hot.

Throughout the USA, spring and autumn are mild and pleasant, and are great periods to visit as one can avoid any extremes in temperature. These seasons are also full of festivals and events, and nature comes to life with many places blossoming beautifully in spring and changing into glorious displays of colour come autumn.