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Where's hot all year round?

These are the spots serving sunshine in every season.
Wondering where’s hot all year round? The Canary Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, Cape Verde and Thailand are among the best destinations for year-round sunshine and warm temperatures. Whether you're exploring city scenes or leafing through the latest novel by the pool, nothing beats a getaway with guaranteed heat. But peak summer isn't the only time to chase the sun. We've rounded up the best year-round hotspots where the warm weather keeps giving, so you can plan like a pro. Let’s dive in...

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Jamaica

Spicy jerk chicken, fiery rum and reggae beats – Jamaica always delivers a warm welcome in more ways than one. Come for the beaches, and stay for the culture, food and the kind of sunsets your camera roll was made for…

Average temperature: High 20s
Hottest month: July
Wettest month: October

Check out our holidays to Jamaica.
A view of Doctor’s Cave Beach, Jamaica.

St Lucia

The point of paradise? Well, presumably it can’t be improved, but St Lucia, with its UNESCO-listed Pitons, colourful capital, Castries, and textbook white beaches, sure gives it a go…

Average temperature: Low 30s
Hottest months: May to November
Wettest month: October

Bag yourself a break to St Lucia.
A view of St Lucia's iconic Pitons rising sharply from the Caribbean Sea.

The Canary Islands

Sandy coves and seaside towns in Tenerife or lunar-like landscapes and black-sand beaches in Lanzarote – when we say there’s a Canary Island for every holiday vibe, we mean it. Ah, decisions, decisions…

Average temperature: Low 20s
Hottest month: August
Wettest months: January and December

Find your ideal Canary Island holiday.
Aerial view of a crescent-shaped beach in Tenerife with golden sand.

Florida

Plot twist: Florida isn’t just theme parks – there’s a whole other side to the Sunshine State away from the park gates. Holiday here, and you’ll have artsy neighbourhoods, beaches to rival those of the Caribbean, and natural beauty, like freshwater springs, to discover.

Average temperature: Mid 20s
Hottest month: July
Wettest months: June to August

Check out our Florida holidays.
Aerial view of the jetty at Cocoa beach, Florida.

Mexico

Mexico really said, ‘Why choose one holiday type?’ And honestly, we agree. Go from buzzing city streets and ancient wonders in Tulum to underwater adventures and beach sunsets in Cancun, all with a margarita in hand.

Average temperature: Mid 20s
Hottest month: June
Wettest month: September

Take a look at our Mexico holidays.
Ancient Mayan ruins perched on a limestone cliff overlooking a white sand Caribbean beach.

The Gambia

Small country, seriously big energy (insert peace sign emoji here). From palm-lined beaches and epic wildlife to colourful markets and lively beach bars, this place serves up sunshine and serotonin in equal measure.

Average temperature: High 20s
Hottest month: May
Wettest months: June to October

Find out more about The Gambia holidays.
A tropical beach with thatched-roof shelters with blue loungers on white sand. A large palm tree is in the foreground.

Thailand

Hit the buzzing streets of Bangkok, soak up Chiang Mai’s creative scene or slow things right down in Pai, where mountain views, café culture and a boho spirit is all part of the plan. Variety is the spice of life, after all.

Average temperature: High 20s
Hottest month: April
Wettest months: May to October

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A monk in orange robes walking in front of a Buddhist temple complex with golden spires in Bangkok.

Cape Verde

Beach mode in Boa Vista? Check. Sunset cocktails and turtle watching in Sal? Also check. Africa’s Cape Verde feels far-flung and exotic, and it’s only a six-hour flight away – we’ll high-five to that.

Average temperature: Mid 20s
Hottest month: August
Wettest month: September

Find your Cape Verde holiday.
A person windsurfing on Kite Beach.
Still chasing the sunshine?

Browse our long-haul holidays for even more hot spots. Plus, find out why you should get your next holiday booked early and check out our top picks for winter escapes.

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Author: Laura Wilkinson


Last updated: 11.09.2026