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Best Countries for Climate & Weather (2026)

Every country in our catalog ranked for climate appeal in 2026. Higher scores mean weather and seasons that tend to suit year-round living.

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Weather shapes daily life more than brochure photos suggest. This list ranks every country in our catalog by how appealing the climate tends to be for someone living there full time, not visiting for a week.

Heat, rain, and altitude still vary inside each country. Pair this table with city-level cost of living checks when you are down to two bases.

RankCountryClimate Score
#1Portugal9.2
#2Greece9.2
#3Bahamas9.2
#4Seychelles9.1
#5Spain9.0
#6Barbados9.0
#7Costa Rica9.0
#8Australia8.8
#9Italy8.8
#10South Africa8.8
#11Mexico8.8
#12Venezuela8.8
#13Thailand8.8
#14Philippines8.8
#15Cyprus8.8
#16Cape Verde8.6
#17Mauritius8.6
#18New Zealand8.5
#19Brazil8.5
#20Colombia8.5
#21Panama8.5
#22Malaysia8.5
#23Indonesia8.5
#24Sri Lanka8.5
#25Cambodia8.5
#26Malta8.5
#27Monaco8.5
#28Croatia8.5
#29Uruguay8.2
#30Turkiye8.2
#31Kenya8.2
#32France8.0
#33Ecuador8.0
#34Paraguay8.0
#35Vietnam8.0
#36Myanmar8.0
#37Laos8.0
#38Nigeria8.0
#39Tunisia8.0
#40Senegal8.0
#41Sierra Leone8.0
#42Switzerland7.8
#43United States7.8
#44Argentina7.8
#45Peru7.8
#46Bangladesh7.8
#47Morocco7.8
#48Burkina Faso7.8
#49Liberia7.8
#50Ghana7.8
#51Togo7.8
#52Taiwan7.6
#53Singapore7.5
#54Austria7.5
#55Hungary7.5
#56Egypt7.5
#57Chile7.5
#58Ethiopia7.5
#59Sudan7.5
#60Mali7.5
#61Guinea7.5
#62Ivory Coast7.5
#63Benin7.5
#64San Marino7.5
#65Azerbaijan7.5
#66Bulgaria7.3
#67Japan7.2
#68Luxembourg7.2
#69Czech Republic7.2
#70Bolivia7.2
#71Pakistan7.2
#72Algeria7.2
#73Niger7.2
#74Georgia7.2
#75Moldova7.2
#76Serbia7.1
#77Belgium7.0
#78South Korea7.0
#79Hong Kong7.0
#80Iran7.0
#81India7.0
#82Nepal7.0
#83Libya7.0
#84Chad7.0
#85Andorra7.0
#86Romania7.0
#87Ukraine7.0
#88Bosnia and Herzegovina7.0
#89Germany6.8
#90Denmark6.8
#91Poland6.8
#92China6.8
#93Turkmenistan6.8
#94Liechtenstein6.8
#95Netherlands6.5
#96Norway6.5
#97Ireland6.5
#98United Kingdom6.5
#99Estonia6.5
#100Uzbekistan6.5
#101Tajikistan6.5
#102Lithuania6.5
#103Latvia6.5
#104Finland6.2
#105Kazakhstan6.0
#106Kyrgyzstan6.0
#107Qatar6.0
#108United Arab Emirates (Dubai)6.0
#109Sweden5.8
#110Iceland5.8
#111Canada5.5
#112Mongolia5.5
#113Saudi Arabia5.4
#114Russia4.5

Why the leaders rank here for climate

These five countries lead our climate ranking for movers who want warm, outdoor-friendly weather without extreme polar swings.

  1. #1
    Portugal9.2

    Mild Atlantic winters and long coastal sunshine support patio seasons without the extreme heat spikes of some Mediterranean peers.

  2. #2
    Greece9.2

    Islands and southern mainland areas offer long dry summers and a lifestyle built around sea and outdoor dining.

  3. #3
    Bahamas9.2

    Steady warmth and marine breezes suit movers who prioritize beach access and a slower island rhythm year-round.

  4. #4
    Seychelles9.1

    Tropical stability and low seasonal swing appeal to movers who want heat without continental-style winter planning.

  5. #5
    Spain9.0

    Regional variety from Atlantic north to Mediterranean south lets you pick climate intensity while keeping EU access.

Rankings are based on our scoring model. Always verify visa and cost information with official sources before making relocation decisions.

How we calculate these rankings

We sort the full catalog by climate score, highest first. The order below is generated at build time from our latest editorial model.

What this does not measure: Personal tolerance for humidity, wildfire seasons, or hurricane belts in one region. Always model the city you will actually live in.

Updates: Rankings refresh when we redeploy after underlying country data changes.

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