The climate throughout the Americas is extremely varied due to the sheer size of the entire continent. The region stretches between two polar zones which has resulted in the continent having climates ranging from polar to tropical weather.
In North America the climate is quite extreme, with warm summers and cold winters. In the winter, the south suffers from arctic winds but in summer, most of the continent experiences tropical airstreams (Boniface & Cooper, 2012). The Northeast of the USA, New York being an example, has a climate that provides conditions for both summer coastal tourism and winter sports activity (Burton, 1995). Florida similarly has all year round tourism due to its sub-tropical climate. Contrary to belief, Canada’s climate is not cold all year round. Although its winter temperatures do fall below freezing, its south western coast is quite mild and during the summer months in the south, the climate tends to be warmer and has high levels of humidity (STA Travel, 2014).
Again, the climate of South America varies with each region but there is a distinct wet and dry season. The Caribbean boasts a hot tropical climate all year round although the summer tends to be the wetter season (Boniface & Cooper, 2012). The most popular time for visiting the Caribbean is during its winter months, mainly December through to April. This is due to the drier climate and also because the hurricane season is towards the end of the summer months. The varied climate throughout the Americas means tourism is feasible all year round which is beneficial for the entire region.