Best time to travel - Southeast Asia

Thailand mainly has three seasons: hot, rainy, and cool. The most popular time to visit is the dry season, between November and early April.

Rainfall typically occurs between May and October, but this varies depending on the region. On the islands in the Gulf of Thailand (east coast), July and August are the best times to visit due to the low rainfall, while the best time to visit the Andaman Sea (west coast) is between December and March.

Due to its vast north-south expanse, Vietnam lies in both tropical and subtropical climate zones. Generally, the country can be visited year-round, but the best time to travel varies by region:

• North: November, December, January, February, March, April
• Central: February, March, April, May
• South: December, January, February, March, April

Cambodia has a tropical monsoon climate and can be visited year-round, although the best time to travel varies depending on the region:

• Northern and Central Cambodia: November to March
• Southern Cambodia: December to March

Due to its equatorial location, Malaysia has a tropical climate with warm temperatures and humidity throughout the year. In general, the country can be visited year-round, but the best time to travel varies by region:

• West Coast (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi): December, January, February, June, July, August
• East Coast (Perhentian Islands, Redang, Tioman): February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September
• Borneo (Sabah, Sarawak): March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October