How about a trip to Syria / Iraq

Hot summers and mild winters are the norm across this stretch of the middle east. The mountains across Syria can have extensive snowfalls in winter with severe blizzards at times, but the majority of the region is bright if not sunny and mild, although often very warm towards central and southern Iraq. Spring and Autumn are very warm or hot and mostly dry and sunny, while summers are, frankly, best avoided. Temperatures often exceed 35°c and frequently 40°c in Iraq, with 47-48°c not uncommon in July or August. Summer nights can be insanely warm, seldom dropping below 30°c in Iraq, while Syria is slightly cooler at night. Spring and autumn days vary between 25° and 35°c with nights perhaps a little chilly in Spring, but often above 20°c for most of Autumn.