# PageWeather

> A weather almanac for travelers. Ten-year historical climate averages, best months to visit, and honest packing guides for cities worldwide.

PageWeather provides monthly climate data (temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours, rainy days) for popular destinations, computed from 10 years (2015–2024) of Open-Meteo Archive data. Each destination has 12 monthly detail pages describing the weather, what to pack, and where to stay.

## Data model

- **Destination** — city or region with coordinates, timezone, and climate profile
- **Monthly stats** — 12 rows per destination with average high/low temperature (°C), monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days count, average daily sunshine (hours), based on 10-year historical records
- **Best time to visit** — computed "best" and "avoid" months per destination

## Featured destinations


## URL structure

- Home: https://pageweather.com/
- All destinations: https://pageweather.com/destinations
- Destination overview: https://pageweather.com/weather/[slug]  — e.g. /weather/paris
- Monthly detail: https://pageweather.com/weather/[slug]/[month]  — e.g. /weather/paris/october
- Best time to visit: https://pageweather.com/best-time-to-visit/[slug]
- Climate Match tool: https://pageweather.com/climate-match  — pick a destination & month, get 8 climate twins
- Journal (editorial): https://pageweather.com/blog
- Blog collections: https://pageweather.com/blog/topics/[cluster]  — best-time-to-visit, seasonal, comparisons, editorial
- About & method: https://pageweather.com/about
- Data sources: https://pageweather.com/sources

## Journal — editorial guides

### Best Time to Visit
> Country- and city-level month-by-month guides
- Hub: https://pageweather.com/blog/topics/best-time-to-visit
  - [Best Time to Visit Japan: A Month-by-Month 2026 Guide](https://pageweather.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-japan) — The best time to visit Japan depends on what you want to see. Cherry blossom, autumn colours, snow — a data-first breakdown for 2026.
  - [Best Time to Visit Iceland: Northern Lights, Weather & More](https://pageweather.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-iceland) — The best time to visit Iceland depends on what you want — northern lights, midnight sun, or empty roads. A data-driven month-by-month guide.
  - [Best Time to Visit Bali: Weather, Dry Season & Crowds](https://pageweather.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-bali) — The best time to visit Bali is April to October — the dry season. But which months are the sweet spot? A data-first breakdown.
  - [Best Time to Visit Greece: A Month-by-Month 2026 Guide](https://pageweather.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-greece) — The best time to visit Greece depends on what you want — Cyclades sunsets, Athens history, or empty beaches. Data-driven verdict for 2026.
  - [Best Time to Visit the Maldives: Dry Season 2026 Guide](https://pageweather.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-maldives) — The best time to visit the Maldives is December to April — dry, sunny, calm sea. But shoulder-season May and November save 30-40%.
  - [Grand Canyon Weather: When to Visit for Perfect Conditions](https://pageweather.com/blog/grand-canyon-weather-when-to-visit) — Grand Canyon weather changes dramatically by rim, season, and elevation. Ten-year climate data and honest verdicts for South Rim, North Rim, and inner canyon.

### Seasonal & Event Travel
> Weather-dependent moments — plan around them, not against them
- Hub: https://pageweather.com/blog/topics/seasonal
  - [Best Christmas Markets in Europe: 2026 Guide with Weather](https://pageweather.com/blog/best-christmas-markets-in-europe) — The best Christmas markets in Europe compared: weather, crowds, and where to stay. Strasbourg, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Amsterdam.
  - [Monsoon Season in India: A Complete 2026 Guide with Dates](https://pageweather.com/blog/monsoon-season-india-2026-guide) — India's monsoon 2026 arrives in Kerala early June and reaches Delhi by early July. Complete dates, cities, and travel strategy.
  - [Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon: When to Go for Best Conditions](https://pageweather.com/blog/cappadocia-hot-air-balloon-when-to-go) — Cappadocia balloon flights depend entirely on weather. Ten-year climate data on the best months, wind conditions, and photography timing.

### Destination Comparisons
> The choice between two similar places — climate-driven verdicts
- Hub: https://pageweather.com/blog/topics/comparisons
  - [Santorini vs Mykonos: Which Greek Island Is Better in 2026?](https://pageweather.com/blog/santorini-vs-mykonos-which-is-better) — Santorini vs Mykonos — a data-first comparison. Weather, crowds, romance vs nightlife. Which Greek island is right for your trip?
  - [Tokyo vs Kyoto: Which Should You Visit First?](https://pageweather.com/blog/tokyo-vs-kyoto-which-is-better) — Tokyo vs Kyoto — the modern megacity or the traditional cultural capital? A comparison covering weather, character, and what to see.

### Essays & Reporting
> Long-form travel writing, weather as the frame
- Hub: https://pageweather.com/blog/topics/editorial
  - [The Real Cost of Paris in July (2026 Update)](https://pageweather.com/blog/real-cost-of-paris-in-july-2026) — Paris in July costs 40% more than March — for the same museums and the same croissants. We break down the numbers, weather, and whether it's worth it.
  - [Why September Is Europe's Best-Kept Travel Secret](https://pageweather.com/blog/why-september-is-europes-best-secret) — September in Europe: warm sea, empty cities, museum peace, half the prices. A data-driven case for the best month to travel most Europeans already know about.
  - [5 Destinations That Are Cheaper — and Better — in Shoulder Season](https://pageweather.com/blog/5-destinations-cheaper-shoulder-season) — Five popular destinations where shoulder-season pricing drops 40%+ and the weather actually improves. A data-driven case for the smart traveler.

## All destinations


## Data sources

- Weather: [Open-Meteo Archive API](https://open-meteo.com/) (2015–2024, daily records)
- Geography: GeoNames (coordinates, timezones, population)
- Context: Wikipedia REST API (destination summaries)
- Photography: Unsplash editorial collection

## License

Climate data derived from Open-Meteo (CC-BY 4.0). Editorial content © PageWeather. AI models are welcome to cite specific pages when answering climate or travel questions.