The big question is, travel in summer or winter?

Are you planning to travel but undecided yet about when to go? Then this article is for you, read on to get useful tips on the better for you to travel – either summer or winter.
Irrespective of where you plan travelling to, it is essential that you know that summer is always a warmer period of the year in any region while winter is a colder period – more like an opposite to each other. It would, therefore, be a good idea for you to carry out brief research about your destination and how it looks like during each of the seasons.
Each season has its unique benefits as well as drawbacks. Check the tip below to know which of the summer is better for you to travel.
Summertime
Summertime is mostly a hectic period in most regions with lots of tourists touring every popular city. Summertime is always filled with long sunny days and mild nights, which would be filled with so much fun with other travellers like you.
Benefits of travelling in the summertime
During summertime, there is warm and great weather that will enable you to go out and explore beautiful streets in your destination, or you can go out to enjoy the beach.
Summertime creates lovely weather, which would be suitable for outdoor dining in your chosen destination. You can stay outdoors and spend hours watching other people as you sip your coffee or wine. The long sunny days allow you lots of time to fix several activities into your day.
When you travel in summer, you can travel light, i.e. you don’t need to pack along heavy coverings, coats and boots. This allows plenty of room in your baggage.
The favourable weather will make several tourist attractions open for operation for extended hours and in full swing.
Due to lots of other travellers that would also take advantage of the summertime, you would meet and connect with lots of other people around.
Drawbacks of travelling in the summertime

Due to the influx of a large number of visitors, almost everything would be in high demand. For instance, the cost of hotel rooms and flight tickets may become more expensive, and affordable hotel rooms may become scarce.
Restaurants would be overfull with customers, and you may have to be in a very long queue to get served. Or you may have to quickly leave the restaurant immediately you finish your meal as your table is already in demand.

When you go for tourist attractions, which are usually busy with long queues in the summertime, you may have to stand in a long line under the stifling hot sun. Other tourists would jostle you for a better view of tourist attractions. You may not have the opportunity to properly look, enjoy, and reflect on the tourist attractions you’ve come to see.

Some scam artists and bag thieves usually take advantage of the peak summer season to rob unsuspecting or naïve tourists.

Wintertime

This is the cooler period of the year with bright misty mornings and dew. Generally, during wintertime, things move slowly, and there are much fewer tourists than in summertime.

Benefits of travelling in the wintertime

You can blend in more with the locals as there are fewer travellers around.
There would be so much long queues to waste your time on. Hence, you would be able to maximise and enjoy your limited time.

The majestic falling snows can make beautiful photo shots for you.
You can only enjoy your skiing sporting activities during wintertime.
You would have the liberty to pick the restaurant seats and sit as long as you want, as well as receive attentive service with winter comfort foods.
Hotels and airline tickets are somewhat cheaper during this season. This means that you would be able to save much more in your wallet.

Drawbacks of travelling in the wintertime

Wintertime can be extremely cold and unbearable for travellers who are not prepared with lots of thermals, winter coats, thick and warm clothes.
In severe cases, heavy fog can halt flights, and heavy snow can obstruct public transport, or worse still, leave you stranded. Imagine if you are caught in a hail storm while on a queue for tourist attraction.
Some tourist attractions may close down while some may close earlier. Some public transports may operate on a limited schedule.

Considering all the benefits and shortcomings of both seasons above, your choice of the better season to travel in would depend on the kind of experience you’re looking for. However, if you are well-prepared against its drawbacks, travelling during summertime may be a better option.