For a lot of people, weather is the whole reason to move. Trading grey winters for long, warm summers and a coastline on your doorstep is reason enough. The EU has plenty of sun to go round, mostly in the south, but the warmest spot is not always the easiest place to build a life. This guide ranks all 27 EU countries by climate and coast.
Warm and coastal, ranked
Here are all 27 EU countries grouped by climate, with the longest, most accessible coastlines first (illustrative ratings only):
| Country | Climate | Coastline* |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | Warm | 98 |
| Malta | Warm | 98 |
| Croatia | Warm | 95 |
| Cyprus | Warm | 95 |
| Portugal | Warm | 95 |
| Spain | Warm | 95 |
| Italy | Warm | 90 |
| Ireland | Mild | 85 |
| Bulgaria | Mild | 70 |
| France | Mild | 70 |
| Netherlands | Mild | 70 |
| Belgium | Mild | 55 |
| Slovenia | Mild | 55 |
| Luxembourg | Mild | 0 |
| Denmark | Cold | 75 |
| Estonia | Cold | 70 |
| Latvia | Cold | 70 |
| Sweden | Cold | 70 |
| Finland | Cold | 65 |
| Lithuania | Cold | 55 |
| Romania | Cold | 55 |
| Germany | Cold | 45 |
| Poland | Cold | 45 |
| Austria | Cold | 0 |
| Czechia | Cold | 0 |
| Hungary | Cold | 0 |
| Slovakia | Cold | 0 |
Sun is not the only thing to weigh
The sunniest countries are often also the most popular, which can mean higher housing pressure in the nicest spots and a bigger gap between summer buzz and quiet winters. Warm coastal regions can also pay lower local wages, so the climate dream works best when your income comes with you or you do not depend on a local salary.
Match it to your idea of good weather
Some people want heat and a beach, others want mild winters or four real seasons. The MoveMap check takes your climate preference along with cost, work and lifestyle and ranks all 27 EU countries to fit it.