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Getting Started Backpacking 2

"When to Travel to Asia"

"Getting Started Backpacking 2" was last updated on April 12, 2012
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When to travel to Asia


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The weather in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and India can roughly be divided into three seasons: cool, hot and wet season.

It's extremely hot during the hot season (around February to May), and it rains more during the wet season (around May-October).

Normally the best time to go is between November-February.

When it comes to Malaysia...

The climate varies from region to region. The best time to visit the Eastern Part of Malay Peninsula, the northeast of Sabah and the west of Sarawak on Borneo would be between June and August. If you want to lay down on the beaches on the west side of the peninsula (like, Pangkor) -- you should avoid the months of March and April because that's when the heaviest rainfall occurs.




Cheap Flights to Asia:
However, during the cool season the prices for accommodation are higher because most people travel during this period.

When deciding, ask yourself these questions:

    Are there any festivals or special events I want to see? (like the kite-flying festival in Jaipur, India. Or the Reggae festival in Pai, Thailand)

    Do I want to trek, dive, snorkel or try white-rafting? How much time do I want to spend on activities?

Example: To get the best underwater experience, it depends on where and when you're planning to dive or snorkel.

If you're going to the eastern part of the Gulf of Thailand (Ko Chang island area), the visibility is best from mid-November through May. If you're going to the western part of the Gulf of Thailand (Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Samui area), the best time to dive is from March to October.

For more information on Thailand Weather, click here!

Cambodia Weather

Laos Weather

Malaysia Weather

Weather in India

Weather in Hong Kong

South Korea Weather

Philippines Weather

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