About North America
From bustling cities to untouched wilderness across two nations
North America in numbers
Area
24,709,000 km²
Countries
23
Population
604 million
Highest point
Denali, 6,190 m
Lowest point
Death Valley, -86 m
Tourists per year
156 million
Time zones
UTC−10 to UTC−3:30
Sources: UN WPP, UNWTO and national statistics offices. Figures are rounded.
Most popular attractions
1
Times Square, New York
United States
~50 million visitors/yr
2
Grand Canyon
United States
~4.7 million visitors/yr
3
Niagara Falls
Canada / United States
~12 million visitors/yr
4
Chichén Itzá
Mexico
~2.5 million visitors/yr
5
Walt Disney World
United States
~17.7 million visitors/yr
6
Golden Gate Bridge
United States
~10 million visitors/yr
Live toplists in North America
Warmest, coldest and driest places right now, based on our latest readings.
Warmest right now
Temperature
- 1
Bridgetown28.3°C - 2
Castries28.3°C - 3
Kingstown27.6°C - 4
Saint George's27.5°C - 5
Basseterre27.1°C - 6
Nassau26.6°C - 7
Santo Domingo26.1°C - 8
Kingston25.8°C
Coldest right now
Temperature
- 1
Vancouver6.3°C - 2
Las Vegas11.7°C - 3Washington DC11.8°C
- 4
Mexico City11.9°C - 5Ottawa12.6°C
- 6New York13°C
- 7Toronto14.6°C
- 8Los Angeles15.3°C
Driest right now
Humidity
- 1Las Vegas64%
- 2Mexico City71%
- 3
Port-au-Prince74% - 4Castries75%
- 5Phoenix77%
- 6Bridgetown78%
- 7Vancouver79%
- 8Nassau79%
Updated: 2026-11-04 11:38 UTC · Reused from our cached live weather pool — no extra API calls.
Climate in North America
Long-term normals 1991–2020 per climate zone — not a point forecast.
From Arctic Canada to the Caribbean, North America has the widest temperature spread of any continent. The west is dry and mountainous, the east humid, and the south tropical with a June–November hurricane season.
Climate zones
Arctic & subarctic
Alaska, northern Canada
- Monthly average, coldest–warmest
- -25°C – 16°C
- Annual precipitation
- 350 mm
- Best time to go
- Jun–Aug
Continental
Midwest, Great Lakes
- Monthly average, coldest–warmest
- -8°C – 27°C
- Annual precipitation
- 900 mm
- Best time to go
- May–Oct
Desert & Mediterranean
Southwest US, California
- Monthly average, coldest–warmest
- 12°C – 38°C
- Annual precipitation
- 200 mm
- Best time to go
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Tropical
Caribbean, Central America
- Monthly average, coldest–warmest
- 24°C – 32°C
- Annual precipitation
- 1400 mm
- Best time to go
- Dec–Apr
Season calendar
A green month is a good month to travel in that climate zone.
| Climate zones | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic & subarctic | Jan: – | Feb: – | Mar: – | Apr: – | May: – | Jun: Best time to go | Jul: Best time to go | Aug: Best time to go | Sep: – | Oct: – | Nov: – | Dec: – |
| Continental | Jan: – | Feb: – | Mar: – | Apr: – | May: Best time to go | Jun: Best time to go | Jul: Best time to go | Aug: Best time to go | Sep: Best time to go | Oct: Best time to go | Nov: – | Dec: – |
| Desert & Mediterranean | Jan: – | Feb: – | Mar: Best time to go | Apr: Best time to go | May: Best time to go | Jun: – | Jul: – | Aug: – | Sep: – | Oct: Best time to go | Nov: Best time to go | Dec: – |
| Tropical | Jan: Best time to go | Feb: Best time to go | Mar: Best time to go | Apr: Best time to go | May: – | Jun: – | Jul: – | Aug: – | Sep: – | Oct: – | Nov: – | Dec: Best time to go |
Countries(36)
Anguilla
Anguilla: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Antigua and Barbuda
365 beaches and British colonial heritage.
Aruba
One Happy Island with perfect beaches and desert landscapes.
Bahamas
Paradise islands with crystal-clear waters and swimming pigs.
Barbados
Rihanna's birthplace with rum heritage and stunning beaches.
Belize
Caribbean diving paradise, Mayan ruins, and lush rainforests.
Bermuda
Bermuda: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Bonaire
Bonaire: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Canada
Vast wilderness of mountains, lakes, and forests. From cosmopolitan cities to Arctic tundra.
Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Costa Rica
Biodiversity hotspot with rainforests, volcanoes, and a commitment to sustainability.
Cuba
Time-capsule island with vintage cars, colonial architecture, and vibrant music culture.
Curaçao
Dutch Caribbean island with colorful Willemstad.
Dominica
Nature island with hot springs and hiking.
Dominican Republic
Caribbean beaches, merengue music, and colonial Santo Domingo.
El Salvador
Pacific surf beaches and Mayan ruins.
Greenland
Greenland: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Grenada
Spice island with nutmeg and beautiful beaches.
Guatemala
Mayan ruins of Tikal, colonial Antigua, and volcanic landscapes.
Haiti
Vibrant culture and Citadelle Laferrière.
Honduras
Copán Mayan ruins and Bay Islands diving.
Jamaica
Birthplace of reggae with Blue Mountains, waterfalls, and legendary beaches.
Mexico
Rich cultural tapestry of ancient civilizations, colonial cities, and stunning beaches.
Nicaragua
A Central American country with volcanic landscapes, lakes, and colonial cities.
Panama
A Central American country connecting North and South America, home to the famous canal.
Puerto Rico
A Caribbean island territory with beautiful beaches and rich Spanish colonial heritage.
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Barthélemy: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
A Caribbean twin-island nation with volcanic peaks and colonial history.
Saint Lucia
A Caribbean island known for the iconic Pitons, beaches, and volcanic landscapes.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
A Caribbean nation of islands with pristine beaches and sailing paradise.
Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Trinidad and Tobago
A Caribbean twin-island nation known for Carnival, steelpan music, and biodiversity.
Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
United States
From New York to Los Angeles, Grand Canyon to Miami beaches, endless diversity awaits.
US Virgin Islands
American Caribbean paradise with pristine beaches and duty-free shopping.
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