Climate and seasons abroad
How to pick a city by climate: wet seasons, air quality, heat, and winter darkness, plus Jonzy climate scores and the climate planner tool.
Climate is the slow-burn dealbreaker. Nomads who pick cities from December holiday weather often regret it by monsoon or winter. Score climate for the months you will actually live there.
Beyond the temperature headline
Humidity, air quality (AQI), and daylight hours affect productivity and health as much as Celsius. Bangkok's heat, Lisbon's summer drought-fire risk, and northern Europe's winter darkness are real filters.
Seasonal nomad patterns
Some workers follow shoulder seasons. Europe spring/autumn, Southeast Asia dry season. Others pick one base year-round and accept trade-offs. Family moves usually cannot seasonally hop.
Climate in Jonzy scores
Each city has a climate score reflecting sun, comfort, and seasonal extremes relevant to relocators. The climate planner tool maps month-by-month conditions for shortlist cities.
Validate on the ground
Visit or short-stay during the worst season, not the best. A week in August in Madrid tells you more than a Christmas market photo.
Frequently asked questions
What climate is best when planning a move abroad?
Mild and dry year-round (Medellín, Canary Islands) suits many; others prefer four seasons. Match climate to your health needs and hobbies.
How bad is Southeast Asia rainy season?
Varies by coast and month. Bali and Thailand have regional patterns, check city-level seasonal data, not country averages.
Does Jonzy show air quality?
Flagship cities include AQI proxies in catalog data. Use climate scores and the climate planner for seasonal planning.