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Holidaymakers with a penchant for warm, sunny days and streets that aren’t packed to the hilt with tourists, take note: these months will give you all that and more when you travel to Europe.
March to June and September to October.
Spring and autumn offer warm to hot days and are just outside of the peak holiday periods, ie, the European summer and Christmas break. Being shoulder months, they offer less crowds and less expensive flights and accommodation.
Find the perfect hostel in destinations across Europe including London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam and more. Why use Hostelworld?
Europe experiences four seasons. Summers are warm to hot with countries such as Spain, Greece and Italy enjoying some of the highest temperatures of 30℃+. Winters are cold and can be harsh in some of the northernmost countries such as Russia, Belarus and the Baltics.Europe is a popular destination for holidaymakers worldwide, especially during the summer, so unless you’re attending a summer festival, it’s best to steer clear during July and August.
The best time to visit, weatherwise: July and August provide the best weather, however, to avoid the summer breakers, travel during the shoulder months of May and June and September and October.
The cheapest time to visit: Search for flight deals during the low-season months of March to June and September to October.
Topdeck
Up to 30% off last-minute tours
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include Europe, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and North America. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
Up to 25% off worldwide tours
Available for travel on select dates in 2020. Destinations include Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, Caribbean, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
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Wotif
Extra 8% off hotels
Available on all dates including over Christmas and New Year. Destinations include Asia, Australia, Europe and more. Must book in advance. T&Cs apply.
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Insight Vacations
Save up to $1,180 last minute deals
Available on travel from February - May 2020. Destinations include America, Ireland, Russia, Europe, Switzerland and more. T&Cs apply.
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Otel.com
Extra 9% off hotel bookings
Valid on select hotel stays worldwide like Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Thailand, USA, Europe and more on all dates, including over holidays like Easter, Christmas and New Year's Eve. Some restrictions apply.
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Qatar Airways
Europe flights from $1,099 return
Available on flights from 23 January - 6 December 2020. Sample fare is Melbourne-Dublin. Destinations include Paris, London, Skopje, Belgrade, Malta and more.
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CruiseAway
Australia Day sale: Up to 40% off + up to US$550 OBC with Royal Caribbean
Available on select voyages in 2020 and 20201. Destinations include Asia, Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Europe and more. T&Cs apply.
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My Cruises
Up to $6,000 bonus value
Available on select travel dates in 2020 with Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises. Destinations include Japan, Alaska, Europe, China, Africa and more. T&Cs apply.
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CruiseAway
Up to 45% off + free upgrade + up to US$500 OBC with Holland America
Available on select voyages in 2020. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, Canada, Europe and more. T&Cs apply.
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My Cruises
$99 deposit + up to $8,000 bonus value
Available on select 2020 - 2021 voyages with Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Cunard and Celebrity Cruises. Destinations include Hawaii, New Zealand, South Pacific, Caribbean, Europe and more. T&Cs apply.
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Wotif
Up to 27% off Europe hotels
Valid for use on select dates across Europe with participating hotels. Destinations include Amsterdam, Berlin and Istanbul. T&Cs apply.
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Kayak
Up to 35% off flights worldwide
Subscribe to Kayak newsletter and receive personalised private deals of up to 35% off. Destinations include Europe, Asia, America, Australia and more. T&Cs apply.
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Insight Vacations
Get $799 return airfare with 2020 Europe & Britain tours
Available for travel on select dates and until sold out. Destinations includes Paris, Rome, Amsterdam and Madrid. T&Cs apply.
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Flight Centre - International
Europe flights from $1,132 return with Emirates
Available on select dates until 15 June 2020. Destinations include Edinburgh, London, Rome and Paris. Sample fare is Adelaide-Dublin.
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Avis
New Year sale: Up to 15% off Europe, the Middle East & Asia
Available on select rental dates and vehicles. Destinations include France, Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, UAE and more.
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Cruise Direct
Europe 7-night cruises from US$318 with Costa
Available for travel on February - December 2020. Package includes accommodation, onboard meals, port charges and more. T&Cs apply
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CruiseAway
Up to 25% off with Oceania Cruises
Available on select voyages from May - December 2020. Destinations include Australia, Pacific, Mediterranean, Europe, North America and more. T&Cs apply.
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Cruise Direct
11-night Europe cruises from US$599 + free drinks and WiFi @Sea on MSC
Available for travel from February - December 2020. Package include accommodation, onboard meals, entertainment and activities onboard and more. T&Cs apply
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Nexus Holidays
Up to $800 off 16-day Europe cruise with flights
Available on select travel dates from May - August 2020. Package includes accommodation, flights, meals, transfers and more. T&Cs apply.
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Emirates
Europe flights from $1,249 return
Available for travel from 4 February - 30 November 2020. Destinations include Frankfurt, Manchester, Paris and London. Sample fare is Adelaide-Barcelona.
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Singapore Airlines
Europe flights from $1,126 return
Available for travel from 28 January - 30 November 2020. Destinations include Paris and London. Sample fare is Perth-Milan.
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Cruise Direct
30% off + free WiFi, drinks, excursions, specialty dining
Available on select 2020 travel dates on Norwegian Cruise Line. Destinations include North America, Caribbean, Europe and more.
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Trafalgar Tours
Flights from $799 return with Europe tour bookings
Available on selected Europe and Britain tours with a duration of 11 days or more. Offer for Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines until sold out. T&Cs apply.
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CruiseAway
50% off on 2nd cruise with Cruise & Maritime
Must avail an offer with Cruise and Maritime to get 50% off on next cruise. Available on select 2020 and 20201 voyages on selected Vasco da Gama cruises only. Destinations include Australia, India, Asia, Europe, and more. T&Cs apply.
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TourRadar
Up to 50% off Europe tours
Available on select travels from January - December 2020. Destinations include Turkey, Italy, Dubrovnik, Romania, Poland and more.
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Radisson Blu
Up to 20% off + extra 10% off for members on advance purchase
Available on select stay dates in Park Plaza across Europe. Minimum of 30 days reservation in advance with 1 night prepayment required. T&Cs apply.
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Radisson Blu
Up to 25% off + extra 5% off for members on weekend stays
Available for travel on all weekends in 2020 across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Hertz
Europe: Free one car class upgrade
Available on rentals until 31 March 2020. Minimum 5 days rental in participating locations required. Destinations include Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain Mainland, Switzerland and UK. T&Cs apply.
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Uniworld
100th Anniversary sale: Up to 30% off worldwide cruise
Available on select departures in 2020. Destinations include Asia, Central Europe, France, India, Italy, Portugal and more. T&Cs apply.
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Thai Airways
Europe and Africa flights from $1,463 return
Available on select travel until 31 May 2020. Destinations include Athens, Budapest, Nice, Casablanca, Marrakech and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Barcelona. T&Cs apply.
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Rail Europe
Free ticketing services
Waiving of ticketing services fee applies when you book a minimum of $599 or more in rail products. T&Cs apply.
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Rail Europe
Up to 15% off BritRail pass
Available on select travel dates. Destinations include England, Scotland, and Wales. T&Cs apply.
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STA Travel
Europe flights from $799 return with China Southern
Available on select travel dates from 21 February - 20 March 2020. Sample fare is Melbourne-Rome. Other destinations include London and Paris.
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G Adventures
Up to 15% off Europe tours
Available for travel 14 February - 11 May 2020. Destinations include Istanbul, London, Rome, Paris, Berlin, Venice and more.
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CruiseAway
Up to 20% off Norwegian Cruise Line
Available on select voyages departing until 21 April 2020. Destinations include Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, Baltic Sea, Australia, Hawaii and more. T&Cs apply.
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CruiseAway
Up to $400 OBC with Virgin Voyages
Available on select travel until October 2021. Destinations include Mediterranean Sea, Western Europe, Caribbean, Central and Northern America, and more. T&Cs apply.
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Trafalgar Tours
Up to 7.5% off 2020 trips
Available for travel on select 2020 dates. Destinations include Europe, Canada, Asia, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. T&Cs apply.
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STA Travel
Europe flights from $539 each way
Available on select travel dates from January – November 2020. Sample fare is Perth–Paris with Thai Airways. Other destinations include London, Rome, Manchester, Dublin and more. T&Cs apply.
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CruiseAway
Up to 40% off Azamara cruises
Available on select voyages and travel dates from 14 April 2020 – 21 November 2021. Destinations include Asia, Australia, Indian Ocean, South America, Western Europe and more. T&Cs apply.
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Trafalgar Tours
Up to 15% off Europe tours
Valid for travel on select dates in 2019 - 2020. Destinations include Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain and more. T&Cs apply.
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| 24 Jan 2020 | New Year sale: Extra $30 off with code | NEW**** |
| 22 Jan 2020 | US$30 off on tours and activities with code | NEW**** |
| 16 Jan 2020 | Up to 40% off worldwide hotels + Extra 8% off with code | BOO**** |
| 10 Jan 2020 | Extra 8% off hotels | BOO**** |
| 9 Jan 2020 | Up to 75% off worldwide hotels + extra 5% off with code | FIN**** |
Should I book now for Christmas to Europe or wait?
Hi Ando,
Thanks for reaching out to Finder. Our page suggests March to June and September to October but it will be solely up to you when your budget and schedule permits. Hope this helps and feel free to reach back out if you have further questions.
Best,
Nikki