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Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Europe

9/7/2019

 
Ah, it's finally *FALL*!! Autumn is not only the best time for apple cider, hay rides, and flannel here in the States, it's also the best time to visit Europe!

​Smaller crowds, better weather, and different tourism options are all reasons you should be booking flights to Europe in September and October!
Paris in October. Visiting Europe in the Fall
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Visiting Europe in September and October

Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Europe

When is the best time to visit Europe?

"When is the best time to visit Europe?" is one of the questions I'm asked most frequently by people eager to jump "across the pond!" My answer is 100% always:

"If you can, visit in the Fall. The later in October you go, the better!!"

And now I'm finally memorializing it into a full blog post!
For many people, summer is the best time to travel, and I completely understand - kids out of school, often slower loads at work, and (at least we tend to say), better weather. But, if you can swing it, I highly recommend waiting a bit and traveling in the Fall.

​There are so many benefits to visiting Europe when it's not peak season. Spring is great too, but rain is more frequent, and especially in the North, you're more likely to have some pesky clouds lingering to cool things off and bring a dreary look to your pictures! Want to know why you should visit Europe in Autumn? Here. We. Go!
  • And while you're here, check out some other resources about exploring Europe in the Fall:
  • Fall Europe Travel Wardrobe
  • Best Europe Travel Destinations in October

Smaller crowds in Europe in Fall

Best Time of Year to Visit Europe
September and October are "shoulder season" in Europe, meaning that the tourism is slumping off, but isn't quite yet the dead of winter. Unless you're hitting Germany's Octoberfest, visiting Europe during shoulder season means significantly smaller crowds (oh, friends, I've been in August).

Along with those much, much, much smaller crowds come so many benefits, beyond just generally being able to hear yourself think! Shorter wait times, occasionally cheaper prices (though this hasn't been hugely the case in my experience), more accessible experiences, and, my personal favorite, more friendly and relaxed staff, who aren't just drowning in tourists. Who doesn't want to be alone in a gallery at the Louvre? I literally had that experience during a night opening last October. I was even able to take a picture of Mona Lisa without getting shoved, trampled, pushed, kicked, or yelled at!

What's the weather like in Europe in Fall?

Visiting Europe in September and October
Am I allowed to say perfect? The average temperature in Paris in September is 71/55 with only 7 days of rain. Can you ask for more than that? A crisp breeze, sunny clear skies, and very little chance of needing that umbrella! I'm not really sure you could ask for more! Definitely warm enough to be comfortable walking around, but cool enough that you might need a jacket and you won't be suffering in the sweltering heat. Even if you do have to wait in an outdoor line, heck, it might even be nice to be outside and you won't be chugging water like a Freshman at a frat party. Nice weather adds a boost to your experience and also removes one of the major complaints/difficulties that people have during summer!

What is there to do in Europe in Fall?

The European world is your oyster!
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One of the best parts of visiting Europe in fall is that the sights haven't closed down, so you can essentially see any non-seasonally dependent thing you could have seen in the height of summer!
When is the best time of year to visit europe?

Thanks for stopping by!

Check out my other articles about visiting Europe in the Fall:
  • Fall Europe Travel Wardrobe
  • Best Europe Travel Destinations in October

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