With another month of the British winter left and snow falling across the country, we thought we'd take you to sunnier climes by looking at the countries where it's sunny for most of the year and that never get cold.
While 16C might be pretty mild for us Britons, the temperatures in these countries doesn't drop below this and most of the hot holiday spots have never seen snow! We spoke to senior meteorologist Kirsty McCabe at The Weather Channel to find out the destinations where it is warm every day of the year and perfect for a winter sun holiday.
There may be other locations on the planet that have recorded far higher record-breaking temperatures, but visiting blisteringly hot uninhabited deserts doesn't hold quite the same appeal as these warm holiday destinations where the only ice is in your drink. Average temperatures of 26C, white sand beaches and swaying palm trees - these places have it all when it comes to winter sun.
Sunglasses at the ready: From Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to Australia's Whitsunday Islands, here are ten seriously sunny destinations that will make you want to hop straight on a plane to more tropical climes this winter...
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Beautiful Hawaii boasts world-class surfing, spectacular waterfalls and active volcanoes, as well as a hot climate. Temperatures at sea level generally range from highs of 29 to 32C during the summer months to 26 to 28C during the winter months. Rarely does the temperature rise above 32C or drop below 18C. To see snow in winter, you will have to head for the islands' highest mountains.
Now take a look at the world's wettest places where the rain rarely stops...
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Cherrapunjee in the East Khasi Hills, India holds the world record for the most rainfall in a month and year. In July 1861 it received a whopping 366 inches and between 1 August 1860 and 31 July 1861, 1,041.75 inches of rain fell. The rains come in from the Bay of Bengal, mainly falling in the morning, making it the ultimate spot to experience an Indian monsoon. Cherrapunjee is also famous for its waterfalls, hills and living root bridges. Travel The Unknown offers a Monsoon Magic holiday (£745 for seven days exc. flights) where you'll experience the infamous Indian summer in Cherrapunjee, visit bustling markets, rolling hills, jaw-dropping waterfalls and the bridges made from trees.
Tornados have been ripping through parts of the USA at an alarming rate during 2011. This example was captured on camera in Limestone County, Alabama, in April. A tornado is a violent, rotating column of air that it is contact with a cumulonimbus cloud and the ground. Also called twisters, they’re characterised by the condensation funnel that touches the earth, and are surrounded by clouds of dust or debris.
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