Climate and weather · Southeast Asia

hi everyone, I’m planning to spend 2 days trekking in the jungle in this park in late February. My question is: is it a good time to go? Thanks

Is it a good idea to go to Thailand at the end of October? Will the rainy season be over? Thanks

Hi there,

I’ve planned a trip to Asia for the first half of November. I’ll arrive in Singapore at the start of November for about 3 days, and I’ll leave from Bangkok in mid-November.

In between, I’d like to gradually head north to visit some less touristy islands on the Thai coast.

Since the weather is a big risk during this period, I’d love to hear your recommendations.

I’m looking for: sunshine, snorkeling, beaches, nature / jungle in places that are easily accessible without too much transport to make the most of my trip.

Thanks for your tips!

Hi everyone!

So great to be back on this forum after being away for—I don’t even know what!

I’m planning a trip to Malaysia in July with my 5-year-old son. The thing is, I’m not sure which coast to choose. AI keeps telling me east one minute and west the next. Which spot is least affected by rain during this time?

Thanks a bunch

hi It seems that in recent years, January and February in Bohol have seen an increase in rainy periods. Have any of you noticed this? Thanks in advance for your replies

Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Thailand from October 16 to 29, 2025, with my two teens. We’d love to explore Southern Thailand (for the beaches...). I’ve read that it’s the end of the rainy season—do you think it’s a bad idea or not? Also, I’m familiar with traffic in Asian countries—it’s pretty challenging. Do you think I should go through an agency for a well-defined itinerary? Or do you have any tips for hotels and getting around? Looking forward to hearing from you, and thanks in advance! 😊 Mylène

Hi there, What’s the best month to visit Bali—September or October? We’d like to do some snorkeling in addition to sightseeing. Thanks!

Hello fellow travelers, I’m planning to go to Thailand with my two teenagers during the upcoming All Saints' Day break—that’s the second half of October—and I see it’s the bad season. Should I give up and pick another destination? Or is there a region, north or south, that I should avoid? Those of you who know this country well, could you please give me some advice? I don’t want to put my kids at risk. Otherwise, I might head to Mauritius or... I don’t know! Thanks, friends, for your help. Looking forward to reading your replies,

Hi everyone. I’m planning to spend a week in Krabi and visit the surrounding areas (Phang Nga Bay, Khao Sok, and Cheow Lan Lake) during the second half of November. What kind of weather can we expect? If you’ve got any tips for this area, that’d be really helpful. Thanks, and have a great day.

I’d love some packing tips for Northern Vietnam in early October. I’ll be spending 2 days in Hanoi alone and was hoping to find another woman traveling solo in the city so we could explore together. Maryvonne Sanchez

Hi there, I’m looking to travel outside Europe in September, and my first thought was to return to Thailand. Unfortunately, what I’m reading about the weather isn’t encouraging—Indonesia seems like the better option this season. Sulawesi is really tempting, but the budget is higher. Since I’ve already been to Thailand in July a few years ago (it was overcast but with little rain), this time I’d love to explore Isan and then do some volunteering at Elephant Nature Park before ending with a few days by the sea. Do you think this is a good idea, or should I postpone it? I love sunshine, even if it’s not constant, and I’ve had enough of rain and gray skies back in Belgium 😅 Thanks so much! 🙏

Hi there, We're planning a trip to Vietnam in January 2025. As I start mapping out the itinerary, I see it’s not the ideal season for the north—we might run into a lot of fog. What do you think? Thanks in advance for shedding some light on this!

Hi everyone,

This question probably comes up pretty often, but my little family and I are planning to travel from October 17th to November 5th and we haven’t settled on a destination yet.

We’re mainly looking for discovery, a change of scenery, beautiful landscapes, and great hikes—so not necessarily by the sea—but with warm weather and not too much rain.

We haven’t decided on a destination yet, but we’d like to go somewhere "affordable," since we’re also hoping to take another two-week trip in December, so we’d like to keep the budget in check.

Since we’ve already been to Thailand, Indonesia (Java, Lombok, Bali), Mexico (Yucatan), Costa Rica, and Jordan, we’re really keen to keep exploring Asia, but the season doesn’t seem ideal. I know it’s all relative, and there must be some exceptions.

So, broadly speaking, we’re considering:

- **Asia**: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka - **South America**: Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia. We’re saving the colder countries for a future trip (Argentina, Chile, Bolivia) - **Africa**: The required budgets seem higher for the countries we’re interested in (Namibia, Tanzania). We’ll save that for later. - **Central America**: Guatemala, Mexico.

Even though weather isn’t an exact science, which countries would be the best fit for our travel period with pleasant weather and a low cost of living?

Thanks in advance for your help.

What would be the ideal time to travel to northern Laos without it being too cold or too hot, and to enjoy the landscapes with green rice paddies and water? We love photography, hiking, and meeting people. We’re considering April/May—is that a good choice?

Hi, We’re planning a trip to Bali for the second half of March, staying 15 days: 5 days in Ubud, 5 days in Nusa Dua, and 5 days in Lombok. I know it’s not the ideal season, but can anyone tell me if it rains a lot in March, and whether the sea is too rough for swimming in Lombok and Nusa Dua? Thanks in advance, Corinne

hi everyone I’d like to know about the climate in Southeast Asia, and specifically in Bangkok from October to December. Is it as hot and, more importantly, as humid as it is in May/June? I really struggle with humid heat. Thanks for your replies

Hi everyone, The topic has already been discussed, but it was about ten years ago (I haven’t seen any more recent replies). We’re planning to visit Vietnam for the first time from February 21 to March 7, 2025, most likely... We were thinking of exploring the central and northern regions. However, we’ve read a lot of conflicting things about the weather in the North, like Hanoi, at this time of year: “it’s quite nice, around 20-22°C” or “it’s cold, bring socks and a sweater.” But we were hoping to escape winter for a couple of months in a warm place... What do you think—those of you who live there or visit regularly? If it’s better to focus on the Central and Southern regions during these same dates, what shouldn’t we miss? Thanks in advance to the community! Best regards, Bernard