Month-By-Month Guides for Eastern Europe
A happy traveler is a prepared one. Prepare yourself for travel to major cities in East and East Central Europe with these guides that will help you pack your bags and enjoy your visit to its fullest.
December in Eastern and East Central Europe is fun and festive, with Christmas markets, lights and decorations, and other holiday-related attractions lighting up cities from Krakow to Zagreb. Most of the cities in Eastern Europe have typical contentinental weather during December, with temperatures dipping low on the scale and possible snow....
January isn't a typical month in which to travel to Eastern Europe, but January travel to the region can offer some unique experiences. Thin crowds and cold weather typify most of Eastern Europe in January, though there are exceptions. Also look forward to after-Christmas celebrations and winter festivals.
February is the month of love, even in Eastern Europe's most popular cities. Snuggle up with your honey against the cold and find the romance of traveling to this region during the winter season. You'll discover cozy restaurants, fashionable cafes, concerts and performances perfect for getting dressed up for, and, of course, heart-stoppingly...
March in Eastern Europe begins the springtime travel season. Easter markets, springtime festivals, landscaped old towns, and traditional farewells to winter can be enjoyed during this hopeful, colorful month.
April in Eastern Europe is in the middle of the springtime travel season. The crowds haven't yet become thick, a nip might still be present in the air, and summertime attractions may have yet to open their doors, but flowers bloom, the weather is pleasant for exploring sights, and people are eager to welcome warmer temperatures.
May is a lovely time of year to travel to Eastern Europe. Crowds won't be as thick as they are during high summer, but temperatures will be comfortable (even though some cities are rainy during May). Planning a trip to Eastern Europe in May will offer you many of the benefits of summer travel without some of the inconveniences, like...
June in Eastern Europe sees warm, sunny weather and lots of tourists! Plan your trip early if you want to travel during this popular month. June travel offers the opportunity to meet other travelers, explore cities on foot, and enjoy a variety of festivals and events.
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Check out what's on for July in Eastern Europe's destination cities. Travel during the height of summer for festivals, great photos, and excellent weather.
August in Eastern Europe sees the end fo the high travel season. Hot weather prevails so you can still enjoy a summer vacation with plenty of sun and comfortable evenings if you choose to travel during this month.
September is an ideal month in which to travel to Eastern Europe. Crowds have died down, the summer heat has faded, and autumn brings with it a soft beauty that can be captured in photographs and memories.
October is a good month to travel to Eastern Europe. The summer travelers are long gone, the chilliest weather has yet to descend upon the region, and autumn food and drink begins appearing on restaurant and bar menus.
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November in Eastern Europe begins the winter season. Christmas markets begin to appear in major cities towards the end of the month as temperatures drop. If you travel to Eastern Europe in November, you'll want to dress warmly and plan to take in museum exhibitions or shows.
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Visiting Eastern Europe in November? See what's on major cities' events calendars, including those for Krakow, Prague, Budapest, Moscow, and Warsaw.
