The beaches and rainforests, on the other hand, enjoy the tropical temperatures that one would expect from equatorial lowlands, with highs ranging between 80 F and 90 F. Among the high Andes, coastal plains, and the jungle, you can find just about any type of weather in Ecuador. I sweated just thinking about going outside. Now I can walk anytime during the day and because of this easily shed 20 pounds. For a more detailed look at the climate in Ecuador, check out: Ecuador Weather and Climate.
Whether you are looking for year-round sunshine or distinct seasons with everything they have to offer, Peru will not fail to deliver. On the coast, summer can begin as early as November and last into April or May. Temperatures reach the high 70s or even low 80s during the peak summer months January and February and rainfall is unheard of. Any precipitation that does occur never lasts more than five minutes and is more a light misting than a downpour.
In the far north, the warm weather and clear skies persist throughout most of the year, save for a little rainfall that can occur from January to May. The southern half of the coast is a different story. Although temperatures stay mild throughout the year, Lima can be clouded over for months during the South American winter.
This is due to the icy Humboldt current that runs into the warmer moisture-laden air that envelops the southern half of the coast during the winter months. But drive an hour from the city into the desert and you will find clear blue skies once again. The best of both worlds is found in the northern colonial city of Trujillo and the nearby surfing village of Huanchaco.
Here, the sun shines most of the year. Winters can be cooler and cloudier but temperatures rarely drop below Even in the heart of the winter, there will be at least a couple of sunny days each week. There is no need for heating or AC. And mosquitos and other flying pests are few and far between. Doors and windows can be left wide open for much of the year.
In the Andes, climates are reversed. When it is warm and sunny on the coast, the rainy season is invading the mountains. While much of the coast is clouded over from June to August, the mountains are enjoying clear blue skies. The southern city of Arequipa is a bit of an anomaly. While located on the edge of the Andes, it enjoys over days of sunshine a year. January and February can experience a little rain and the sun shines less often but the total amount of precipitation is still very small.
Days are mild year-round but nights can be chilly because of the altitude feet. But you will never have a problem staying warm as there are dozens of high-quality alpaca textile shops scattered throughout the city. Everest is widely recognized as the winner of the title, this is actually only true when the measurement is taken from sea level.
The highest mountain as measured from the Earth's core is Mt. Chimborazo in Ecuador, while the highest mountain measured from the ocean's bottom is Mt. The largest of the East African countries, Tanzania is perhaps most well known as the home of Serengeti National Park, host to the longest wildlife migration on the planet and the most diverse collection of land animals [source: Serengeti ]. An impressive 14 percent of the country's land area is set aside for conservation, making Tanzania a haven for the wildebeest, zebras, elephants and other animals that rely on the African plains [source: Government of Tanzania ].
Tanzania can be divided into three distinct regions: the coastal plains, which are tropical; the central plateau; and the highlands. The last two are both fairly temperate. Temperatures in most of the country stay above 68 degrees F 20 degrees C at all times, while those in the highlands range between 50 degrees F 10 degrees C and 68 degrees F 20 degrees C [source: Government of Tanzania ]. Despite its proximity to the equator, Tanzania is able to avoid extremes in heat thanks to the cooling effects of the Indian Ocean on its eastern border as well as the breezes from 19,foot 5,meter Mt.
Kilimanjaro, which has a perpetual cover of snow and is the highest point on the African continent. Although you won't find snow anywhere else, you can always cool off in one of the country's many impressive bodies of water, including the world's second largest fresh-water lake Lake Victoria as well as its second deepest Lake Tanganyika [source: CIA World Factbook]. While people debate the exact causes of global warming, and what, if anything should be done about it, many of the countries on our list are already experiencing its impact.
Scientists estimate that the telltale snow cap on Mt. Kilimanjaro will be gone within two decades, while residents of Shishmaref Inlet in Alaska may soon be forced to move as rising sea levels swallow their island into the sea [source: National Geographic ]. From its sprawling grape orchards and numerous beaches to its snow-capped peaks and gently rolling hills, France does seem to have it all. Where weather is concerned, at least, it does.
With two mountain ranges and water bordering three of its sides, France is practically guaranteed to have climatic variation. In the north, the weather is on the temperate side, with cool winters and mild summers, but as you near the Mediterranean coast, the summers get much hotter.
The mountain regions in the Pyrenees and the Alps, meanwhile, experience heavy snow and much colder temperatures. Winter in these regions is so idyllic that the country has been host to three winter Olympics, including the first one in [source: Olympic.
The climate is appealing to more than just France's people, too. With more than half of its land under cultivation, this agriculturally- rich country is the leading exporter of food in the European Union and the largest wine producer in the world. If you think a nice pasta dish would complement your wine, you're in luck. Next, we head to France's southern neighbor. Italy may be better known for its pasta than its idyllic weather, but the climate of this boot-shaped peninsula in Southern Europe has been called among the best on the continent by the editors at International Living [source: International Living World's Best ].
While much of Italy is mountainous, you'll also find lowland plains and gorgeous coastlines. The Amalfi Coast, along the southwestern edge of the country, has even been recognized by the United Nations as a World Heritage site [source: National Geographic ]. Apart from the mainland, Italy also includes more than 70 islands, including Sicily and Sardinia, and is home to the only active volcanoes in Europe [source: National Geographic , Topinka ].
For the most part, Italy has warm, dry summers and mild winters. But in the north, where the Alps are located, the climate is cold and wet. And in the far south, it's hot and dry. The warm south is also the country's agricultural center and is known by the Italians as the Mezzogiorno , or the land of the midday sun. Located in southwestern Europe just north of Africa, Spain continues the trend of the previous countries and offers a little bit of everything.
It borders three different bodies of water: the Bay of Biscay to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the east and the North Atlantic to the south.
It features the towering Pyrenees along its northern border with France, and it possesses many island communities scattered throughout the Mediterranean and Atlantic. One of those groups of islands is, in fact, what landed Spain on our list. Located off the northwest coast of Africa, the Canary Islands are a top tourist destination due to their consistently pleasant temperatures that average between 64 degrees F 15 C in winter and 75 degrees F 24 C in summer [source: Strawberry World ].
Yet they also play host to five distinct environmental zones, from sea level to snowy peaks, ensuring that the cold weather seekers won't go away disappointed. Mount Teide, a 12,foot 3,meter volcanic peak on the island of Tenerife, for instance, is a popular skiing destination that gets up to three months of snow per year [source: CIA World Factbook, Strawberry World ].
You'll also find snow in the next country on our list, along with fertile plains, deserts, mountains and rainforests …. The third largest country in the world, the United States is perhaps best summed up by one word: diverse. Not only is it home to more immigrants than any other country, but it's also home to some of the world's largest canyons, longest rivers, deepest valleys and largest lakes [source: Ratha , National Geographic ]. Composed of 50 individual states and the District of Columbia, the U.
You have your tropical beaches in Hawaii and Florida, arctic tundra in Alaska, arid deserts and prairies in the west, fertile plains in the heartland, humid forests in the east and everything in between.
If you can't find a climate you like it's because you're not looking. To make it easier, the country is divided into six regions based on climate and geography. You'll also come across Death Valley feet 86 meters below sea level and Mt.
McKinley 20, feet 6, meters above, as well as the tropical rainforests of Hawaii, where 89 percent of the plants and 97 percent of the animals are found nowhere else on Earth [source: CIA World Factbook, National Geographic ]. Another country with an amazing presentation of diversity is our next and final stop.
Prepare to head to the south-western corner of the Polynesian triangle. Once you've seen New Zealand's stunning variety of scenery it comes as no surprise that film director Peter Jackson chose this incredibly beautiful nation as the backdrop for his "Lord of the Ring" film trilogy.
The country's volcanic peaks, rolling pastures, lush forests and icy glaciers lend themselves beautifully to the mythical world described by J. But this series of mountainous islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean is more than just a good stand-in for Mordor. The variety of landscapes and climates found here is more befitting of a much larger country, not one barely the size of the state of Colorado. Highly conservation-minded, New Zealand can at times appear to be simply a series of one national park after another.
The remote Te Urewera National Park on the North Island is famous for its lakes and forests while Rakiura National Park in the country's southern reaches is prized for its sandy beaches and inlets.
In between, you'll find parks featuring everything from geothermal vents and rainforests to deserts and glaciers. With all this variation, it's obvious that the climate is equally diverse. While much of the country has a temperate climate, there are sharp contrasts depending on the region. I'd certainly love to live there. Almost any equatorial climate would be heavenly me.. Agree with most of the cities listed above. For me it is about having stable warmish temperatures without too many extremes either way and importantly with a good coating of sunshine.
As per the above two posters, Honolulu looks very nice plus have a preference for Mediterranean climates with high summer sun and mild winters e. My preferences are boring in the sense I prefer stable predictable climates. Well my city was mentioned above. I don't think we are this great. That's true our average is pretty stable, but in the winter we suffer a lot with low humidity levels combined with pollution, I think you should take that in consideration.
At world level: Lima, Peru. I was going to suggest the Azores, which have monthly average temps between 16C and 22C. Then I saw that the annual sunshine hours were a Dunedinlike hrs, which takes the shine pun intended off somewhat. Originally Posted by ricardobrazil. Originally Posted by susancruzs. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum.
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