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United States vs United Kingdom: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between United States 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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United States
North America
Pick a region — the country spans 6 climate zones.
Peak: April, May, September, October
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good
shoulder
off-season
Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | United States | United Kingdom | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | good | shoulder | United States 🇺🇸 |
| February | good | shoulder | United States 🇺🇸 |
| March | good | good | tie |
| April | best | good | United States 🇺🇸 |
| May | best | best | tie |
| June | good | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| July | good | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| August | good | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| September | best | good | United States 🇺🇸 |
| October | best | shoulder | United States 🇺🇸 |
| November | good | shoulder | United States 🇺🇸 |
| December | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
Pick United States 🇺🇸 if you're going in…
January, February, April, September, October, November
US national park lodge reservations open 13 months ahead — set a reminder.
Pick United Kingdom 🇬🇧 if you're going in…
June, July, August
May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.
Months where both are equally good: March, May, December.