Best time of year to Travel to Pacific

The most wonderful time of year to travel along the Pacific Coast is September and October. Crabbing and clamming are at their maximum, the sea winds are calmer, and many towns have their seafood celebrations at this time of year. October brings beautiful fall colours with golden leaves contrasting green pines.
The busy sightseer time of year in the South Pacific are in the times of July and August when the Australians and New Zealanders come, leaving behind the cold time of year at home. This time Tahitians move to their own outer islands for their traditional July-August holiday break. Europeans also visit the islands during this period. The period between May and October is the most wonderful times of the year to travel to the south pacific and November to April is the most suitable time to arrive in northern Micronesia.
School holiday time in Australia and New Zealand also brings in busy miniature times of the year. These periods last from the end of March through the middle of April, two weeks in late May, two weeks at the beginning of July, two weeks in the middle of September, and from the middle of December until the middle of January. The Christian holidays through the middle of January is a good time to get accommodation in the South Pacific, but airline seats can be difficult to get, since there is a rush of islanders returning home from abroad.

Climate of Pacific

The Pacific Ocean Islands are tropical in climate and experience only small fluctuations in temperature and daylight throughout the year except New Zealand in the far south. Typical daytime temperatures are between 24 and 31degrees Celsius with only a few degrees drop at night time. At higher elevations, temperatures typically drop at the rate of 1.7 degrees Celsius for every rise in elevation of three hundred metres.
The humidity level, which when high, can be uncomfortable and brings severe downpours. Humidity increases during the tropical the summer months (Nov-Apr) and during this time the risk of tropical cyclones is present in the southern parts of the south pacific, notably Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Island and French Polynesia. There are, on the average some two dozen cyclones a year in the Pacific Ocean area. Only a few of these reach the intense levels causing major damage and casualties. The western Pacific Ocean also has many tropical cyclones. North of the Equator, most such storms occur between July and November. South of the Equator the stormy time of year begins about November and ends about March. The heavy wind and precipitations brought by these storms often cause devastating loss of life and property.
The Pacific Ocean time of year is divided into the humid and sweltering “wet” time of year, and the less humid, slightly cooler “dry” time of year. North of the Equator, the preferred dry time of year is between November and May. Hawaii is far enough to the north that winter and the summer months times of the year are used as opposed to dry and wet, although here cyclones can still be a threat from August to November. South of the Equator, which includes Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Cook Island and Tahiti) the dry time of year is between May and November.
In parts of the central and western Pacific, monsoon climates prevail. In monsoon climates, moisture-bearing winds reverse direction once a year, creating a distinct wet time of year and a dry time of year. Because of monsoon conditions and differences in elevation, amount of precipitation, annual and annual, varies greatly from island to island and even on different parts of larger islands. The western slopes of these islands are relatively dry.
Global warming’s worst-case situation, according to the most popular studies, suggests that a total one metre sea level rise will create a gigantic negative impact on tourism, the availability of fresh water, and land and water farming efforts. Human settlements and health infrastructures will also be greatly impacted, and leave the prospect of low-lying islands being totally evacuated. Shifts in precipitation norms along with an increase in tropical cyclone frequency and strength only exacerbate the issue.

Australia

Australia can be a great spot any time of the year. The summer months seasons last from December to February and are characterized by dangerously sweltering temperatures that occur just about anywhere, even in the south. Travelling in the southern states in these months is the best way to catch the best beach climate conditions and wonderful melanoma weather. In the north, this is the wet time of year, and it is extremely humid at this time. Jellyfish are very prevalent during this period and should be carefully monitored before jumping into the water. On a positive note, the Top End is free of visitors at this time. From June through August things in the north have cooled down a little and dried up a lot. Queensland and the outback are fantastic during this time of year. Skiers will find a perfect snowfield in New South Whales and Victoria, and spring season is generally the safest bet for a travel to since the temperature is mild and comfortable wherever the location. The wildflowers will also be visible in the Outback, unlike autumn, which is more stunning in Canberra or the Victorian Alps.

New Zealand

The island of New Zealand finds itself on the “roaring forties” latitude, which means a powerful and consistent wind blasts the nation from the west to the east. This wind will gradually scale up from an easy summer breeze to a nasty winter gale. The North and South Island have two completely different patterns of precipitation. For example, in the South Island, the Southern Alps will serve to block out all the humid winds from the Tasman Sea. For this reason, the western climate is wet while the eastern climate remains dry. On the other hand, the Northern part of the country has an even spread of mild precipitation, because of the lack of mountains. In the south, the climate is really only a few degrees colder but both islands tend to see the same amount of snow when wintertime comes. Between June and August, one will find the most the winter and the summer months fall from December to February. It is imperative to remember that New Zealand has a maritime climate instead of a continental climate. This means the climate conditions can change very quickly and with devastating results. The warmest months between November and April bring the busiest travel season, leaving only ski resorts busy during the wintertime.

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