What is Shoulder season?

Shoulder season: Shoulder season is the period between a destination's peak and low seasons, when weather is usually decent and demand is lower.

Which terms are related?

  • High season: High season is the time of year when a destination is most in demand, so prices and crowds are usually at their highest.
  • Hurricane season: The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center.

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