When is the best time to visit where I live because of the weather? (writing day 7) Of course, the answer depends on the aims of your visit. Maybe you'd like to see snow and cities are decorated for New Year's Eve, or to enjoy summer chillness. I personally like to travel in the Central Federal District of Russia in the middle of autumn. Usually, I choose a period, when warm and dry weather occurs. In Russia, that period is known as "old woman's summer" (babie leto), and as I know, in English it is called "Indian summer". I adore that time of year since usually it is really sunny (you might even get a bit of a suntan) and quite warm. Also I like that the leaves, that changed their color for yellow and red, contrast nicely with bright blue sky. Any town, any village looks great in Indian summer. But, of course, you can never guarantee the weather. For example, it was raining a lot last autumn. But if you're lucky enough, you may see something very special.