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Australia vs United Kingdom: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Australia and United Kingdom? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.
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Australia
Oceania
An entire continent — pick top or bottom.
Peak: March, April, September, October, November
best
good
shoulder
off-season
Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | Australia | United Kingdom | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | good | shoulder | Australia 🇦🇺 |
| February | good | shoulder | Australia 🇦🇺 |
| March | best | good | Australia 🇦🇺 |
| April | best | good | Australia 🇦🇺 |
| May | shoulder | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| June | shoulder | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| July | shoulder | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| August | good | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| September | best | good | Australia 🇦🇺 |
| October | best | shoulder | Australia 🇦🇺 |
| November | best | shoulder | Australia 🇦🇺 |
| December | good | shoulder | Australia 🇦🇺 |
Pick Australia 🇦🇺 if you're going in…
January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
Don't try to combine the Top End and Tasmania in the same trip — opposite seasons.
Pick United Kingdom 🇬🇧 if you're going in…
May, June, July, August
May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.