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The World’s Top Destinations for Golden Hour

Published 2026-10-14

New research from premium travel brand Kuoni reveals the world’s best golden hour spots. Working with Jim Dale, Founder and Senior Meteorologist at British Weather Services, Kuoni’s research identifies the scientific metrics that make up the perfect golden hour and assesses 165 global destinations on six factors (cloud cover, light pollution, artificial brightness, rainfall, wind speed and average sunset duration), combining them into a weighted index to rank the world’s top spots.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is golden hour?

Golden hour is the period shortly after sunrise or before sunset when the light is soft and warm, ideal for photography.

What factors were considered in Kuoni's research?

Kuoni's research assessed cloud cover, light pollution, artificial brightness, rainfall, wind speed, and average sunset duration.

Who collaborated with Kuoni for this research?

Jim Dale, Founder and Senior Meteorologist at British Weather Services, collaborated with Kuoni for the research.

How many destinations were evaluated?

A total of 165 global destinations were evaluated in the research.