The Greatest Climates in the Planet: 5 Destinations to Retire

Богдан Петришин

The Migronis team, a group of authorized agents for getting dual citizenship by investments, developed a list of nations with the most diversified weather to fit every desire. The list of the countries is based on the official data of International Living's 2022 Annual Global Retirement Index.

To determine the most livable countries, we consider factors like temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunlight, as well as expatriates' and correspondents' personal experiences. So our top climate places list is meant to help you find your perfect weather retreat. Find out which nations made our top five list and who will win the climate category in 2022.

1) Portugal

The weather in Portugal is among the most pleasant in Europe. You may say goodbye to snow and freezing rain winters in this tiny nation. It doesn't matter what kind of weather you favor; Portugal provides lots of variety, whether chilly, hot, or something in between.

Portugal makes up for its lack of size with a wide range of options when it comes to weather. This difference may be seen within a 10-minute drive if you reside in Caldas da Rainha on the Silver Coast. Even if it's just 50 degrees outside when you wake up in the morning, a farmer's field only 10 minutes away is a frozen white wonderland.

The northern coast of Portugal, from the border with Spain to the city of Porto, is the coldest place in the nation. When it's summertime, you may expect low humidity and plenty of daylight. Just the time of the next winter rains is the ideal to go leaf-peeping. Heavy rains begin in December and linger until the spring. There is a ski resort in the Serra de Estrela mountain range in Portugal, where snow is found.

Whether you like hot or cold weather, Portugal has something to offer everyone. That's why Portugal RBI (residents-by-investment) is so popular with people who want to get dual citizenship before they retire.

2) Peru

If you're seeking a certain kind of weather, Peru has it. Biodiversity in the Andes Mountains, Pacific Ocean, desert, and Amazon rainforest makes it one of the top 10 biodiverse nations globally.

Arequipa is a city in Peru's southern Andes, with a perfect climate for year-round sunlight and outdoor activities. Cusco has comparable weather to Arequipa, with dry winters and wet summers. The rainy season lasts significantly longer than in Arequipa, and the evenings are much colder. This is quite typical of the Andes. Summer time on the coast is hot and dry, starting in November and lasting until April or May. Winters are colder with increased cloud cover and fog.

Mancora and Punta Sal are the two most well-known settlements in this region. They have some of Peru's best beaches and are popular summer vacation spots for its residents. Tourists and expatriates flock to the area due to its mild climate, cheap cost, and water activities.

3) Ecuador

It's never too hot or chilly in Ecuador; it's precisely perfect all year round. Near-perfect weather may be found across Ecuador because of the country's high altitude and closeness to the equator. This means that every day, the sun rises and sets simultaneously, ensuring that the nation gets 12 hours of direct equatorial daylight, no matter what time of the year it is!

Equatorial Ecuador has beaches and rainforests. Manta and the lesser seaside towns of Olón, Montaita, and Puerto Lopez are popular with expats. Many houses are available directly on the beachfront, where the ocean breezes make temperatures considerably more bearable. Few brave people seek the jungle's seclusion and serenity, but it's muggy, hot, and rainy year-round.

Most expats opt to settle in the sierras, whether in larger cities like Quito or Cuenca or smaller ones like Cotacachi or Vilcabamba in the north or south. A wide range of weather conditions may be expected across much of the Sierra Nevadas, especially at the higher elevations between 7,000 and 9,000 feet, when cloud cover and occasional rains are expected. The rainiest months are March and May; June to September is often sunny but colder, and October to February is typically a bit warmer and more susceptible to afternoon thunderstorms. These cities' established expat populations and mild weather make them perfect for daytime activities like hiking and biking, although temperatures drop somewhat at night.

Nevertheless, Ecuador has a climate to suit all tastes–unless you genuinely want lengthy, gloomy, chilly northern winters, in which case Ecuador may not be for you!

4) Colombia

A place where you may choose from various climates, from the warm and humid Caribbean beaches to the soft, spring-like mountain air of the Andes, to the arid deserts and highland environments like those in the Tatacoa region or the Amazonian jungle. That country is Ecuador. The Caribbean Sea is barely 25 miles away from a snow-covered mountain.

There are more species of flora and fauna than anywhere else on Earth, making Colombia the second-most biodiverse nation. When it comes to «birding,» Colombia is a big player, having about one-fifth of the world's 10,000 known bird species.

Colombia's proximity to the equator ensures that the number of hours of daylight and darkness remains almost constant throughout the year. Every day, the sun rises at about 6 a.m. and sets at around 6 p.m. Even while it's a pleasant change after the long, dark winters in the north, it may also be a challenge for expats used to the long, sunny summer days that go until almost 9 p.m.

5) Mexico

Mexico boasts a diverse range of climates to suit all tastes. The Baja California peninsula has just a few days of rain a year, but the extreme south of the nation has steaming jungles and rainforests.

Those are the extremes, as far as I am concerned. There is a wide range of landscapes and altitudes in this nation, nearly three times Texas's size, which causes diverse weather patterns.

There is year-round warm and humid weather along the shores of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and most of the central and southern Pacific, but it does become more astonishing in the winter months.

Those who don't like the sweltering heat and humidity might visit the country's inner highlands. If you're looking for a place that's just as warm and humid as a beach but with a lot less of it, this is the place for you!

Popular colonial expat hotspots like San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, and Queretaro are examples of this phenomenon. These ancient cities are located at an altitude of roughly 6,000 feet.

In fact, there are a lot of countries where you can spend your retirement. Here we have provided you with a list of the best climate conditions because we know how the weather affects the overall well-being and mood. But before choosing a country, be sure also to pay attention to the requirements of citizenship programs. In this regard, we definitely recommend that you pay attention to Portugal and its Golden Visa Program. You can read more about it here.