LastMinuteSun

Top pick this weekendSan Diego9.4

Where's the sun this weekend?

Q: How many cities are covered?

We score 50 cities across the US and Canada every day - from Seattle and Vancouver to Miami and Toronto. We're focused on the metros that are actually reachable for a Friday-to-Sunday trip.

Q: How often is the weather data updated?

Weather scores refresh daily at 6 AM Eastern against the latest forecast for the upcoming Friday–Sunday window.

Q: Can I filter by how I want to travel?

Yes. Filter results by drive, rail (Amtrak on Northeast and Pacific corridors), or plane with realistic travel times - including 3.5 hours of airport overhead so the numbers reflect door-to-door reality, not just wheels-up.

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Tell us your style. We pick the sunniest destinations you can actually reach and build a day-by-day plan with places to book.

Sunniest spots within your travel time
A plan for each day, not just a list
Direct links to book stays and activities

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San Diego

United States

9.4

Saturday

Morning·hike in the hills
Evening·dinner by the sea

Phoenix

United States

9.4

Salt Lake City

United States

9.2

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Where the sun actually is

Top-scoring cities across Europe and North America for the upcoming Friday–Sunday window.

#1 · United States

San Diego

9.4/10

9.4

#2 · United States

Phoenix

9.4/10

9.4

#3 · United States

Salt Lake City

9.2/10

9.2

#4 · United States

Dallas

9.2/10

9.2

#5 · United States

Houston

9.1/10

9.1

#6 · United States

Seattle

9.0/10

9.0

#7 · United States

San Francisco

9.0/10

9.0

#8 · United States

Denver

9.0/10

9.0

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Why LastMinuteSun

Not another weather app

Sunshine gain

Ranked by improvement, not absolutes

We show how much more sun you'd get vs your home city - so the top result is worth the trip.

Real weather data

2,000+ cities, refreshed daily

A transparent five-factor score recalculated every morning against the latest forecasts - no cached hype.

Distance aware

Weekend-trip range only

Filter by car, train, or plane with realistic travel times. If you can't reach it Friday evening, it's not shown.

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How it works

Find sunshine in 3 steps

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Type any city in Europe or North America, or use your location

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Real-time scores for 2,000+ cities based on weather data

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Direct links to hotels, trains, and flights

Your vibe

What kind of trip are you after?

Nature & Adventure

Trails with a golden glow

Beach Breaks

Sand, sea, and sunshine

Food & Culture

Terraces, markets, warm nights

City Sunscapes

Urban vibes, warm rays

Our methodology

How weather scores work

We continuously analyze meteorological data for 2,000+ cities across 43 countries in Europe and North America. Each city receives a weather score from 0 to 10 based on three forecast signals for the upcoming Saturday-Sunday window: sunshine hours (40%), daytime temperature (30%), and precipitation probability (30%). A score of 8+ means you can expect clear skies and warm weather - perfect for a spontaneous weekend getaway.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does LastMinuteSun calculate weather scores?

We combine three forecast signals for the upcoming Saturday-Sunday window - sunshine hours (40%), daytime temperature (30%), and precipitation probability (30%) - into a single 0 (poor) to 10 (excellent) score.

How many cities are covered?

We score over 2,000 cities across 43 countries - Europe from Iceland to Turkey, and North America from Vancouver to Miami.

Is LastMinuteSun free to use?

Yes! Searching and comparing destinations is completely free. We earn a small commission when you book a hotel through our Booking.com links - at no extra cost to you.

How often is the weather data updated?

Weather scores are continuously refreshed based on the latest meteorological forecasts, so you always see the most current conditions.

Can I filter by how I want to travel?

Absolutely. Filter results by car (80 km/h avg), train (100 km/h avg), or plane (900 km/h avg). Each mode includes realistic overhead time - for example, 3 hours for flights to account for airport transfers and boarding.

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