shoulder season

noun

1. a travel season between peak and off-peak seasons, especially spring and fall, when fares tend to be relatively low.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shoulder season¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Another solution is to encourage people to avoid peak season travel and come in the “shoulder season”.

From BBC

She said she had been advised to travel during the shoulder season, but couldn’t because her children were in school.

From Seattle Times

And if you can score a deal — such as a stay booked on points or during shoulder season — an all-inclusive can leave a far bigger mark in your memory than your bank account.

From Seattle Times

Hotel rates, particularly in touristy areas, tend to slip during the shoulder season.

From Seattle Times

The fact that the parties run during shoulder season is also potentially advantageous, offering travelers lower hotel and flight prices, plus cooler weather versus the summer.

From Seattle Times