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The following information is adapted from the above links and is provided for persons travelling overseas during the period from October thru Feb in destinations that are less cold than in the cold climates of the northern hemisphere. You may find it as a useful guide to assist you on your journey regardless of your nationality. However, for a full version visit the above website.
Mainland Spain – Winters are mostly mild, warm and dry, with temperatures ranging from 14-23°C on the Costas. Occasionally there will be severe weather, with gales and heavy rain, as there were in early November 2001.
France - The Mediterranean coast enjoys six hours of sunshine per day with temperatures ranging from 10-15°C. Areas around Marseilles are exposed to cold, blustery weather from the northerly Mistral wind. But resorts on the Côte d'Azur are sheltered from this.
Balearics - Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza enjoy six hours of sunshine in the winter and temperatures of 14-18°C. Occasionally the Mistral wind brings severe weather to their shores.
Portugal - The Algarve and the island of Madeira are popular Portuguese destinations all year round. Most of Portugal enjoys five to six hours of sunshine per day. Temperatures in the Algarve region range from 15-19°C. But remember that it faces the Atlantic, so the sea will be very cold. Madeira has much wetter winters, with temperatures of 18-22°C.
USA - Temperatures in Florida stay within the 18-26°C range, with six hours of sunshine. This area is prone to very changeable weather, but by November, the hurricanes are becoming less.
Caribbean - The winter months are dry, with temperatures around 24-27°C and nine hours of sunshine every day.
Asia - InThailand, temperatures stay at 30-34°C all year round, but with less rainfall from November to April.
Equatorial Malaysia has hot and wet weather all year round, with temperatures in the 30s°C. Visitors are advised to avoid March, April and October when there aren't as many cooling sea breezes. Daily sunshine rates depend on how hard it is raining, with four hours in the wettest months and nine hours in the drier ones.
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