When is the best time to go? My guide, month by month

Sapa סאפה
Northern mountains

• J January: Not recommended, fog and cold
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

Not recommended in January: fog and cold.

Mountains in the north: cold winters with occasional snow, a very rainy summer, and a golden autumn of rice terraces.

Ha Giang הא ג'יאנג
Northern mountains

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The motorbike and jeep loop of the far north: cold, misty winters and a hot, rainy summer.

Hanoi האנוי
Northern lowlands

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

A capital with four seasons: hot, rainy summers, cool and damp winters, and a pleasant spring and autumn.

Mai Chau מאי צ'או
Northern lowlands

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Not recommended
• J June: Not recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A rural valley close to Hanoi: similar to the region, a little cooler, with a rainy summer.

Pu Luong פו לונג
Northern mountains

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

A mountain nature reserve in Thanh Hoa with rice terraces and Thai villages: a green, pleasant spring, a golden autumn, a rainy summer with a risk of landslides, and a cold, misty winter.

Ha Long Bay מפרץ האלונג
Northern lowlands

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

Like Hanoi, but summer storms and winter mists are what lead to cruise cancellations. September is autumn: there is some rain, but it is a good season to travel. Cruise cancellations add up to 3 to 5 days a year in total, and 65% of them fall in July and August.

Ninh Binh נין בין
Northern lowlands

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The northern lowlands (Tam Coc): a cool winter with light rain, a hot and rainy summer, and wonderful in-between seasons for boating among the cliffs.

Phong Nha פונג נה
Central Vietnam

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Not recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The great cave region of the center: hot summers, and an autumn of rain and storms that can close caves.

Hue הואה
Central Vietnam

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Not recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The imperial city of the center, exposed to the monsoons: a hot and fairly dry summer, and a very rainy autumn and winter.

Da Nang דה נאנג
Central Vietnam

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Not recommended
• D December: Not recommended

A central beach city: February to August are dry and hot (good for the beach), and September to December are rainy.

Hoi An הוי אן
Central Vietnam

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Not recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

A beach and river town: a dry season from February to August, and a rainy season with floods from September to January.

Da Lat דאלאת
South-central Vietnam

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A cool mountain city, the little Europe of Vietnam: a dry season from November to May and a rainy season from June to October.

Nha Trang נה טראנג
South-central Vietnam

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Not recommended
• D December: Not recommended

A beach city: January to August are fairly dry (the peak beach season), and September to December are the monsoon, with heavy rain.

Mui Ne מוי נה
Southern Vietnam

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A beach town with sand dunes: a dry season from November to April and a rainy season from May to October, but warm all year.

Ho Chi Minh הו צ'י מין סיטי
Southern Vietnam

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Recommended

The tropical south has only 2 seasons, dry (December to April) and rainy (May to November), and it is hot all year.

Phu Quoc פו קווק
Southern Vietnam

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Not recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A southern island: a dry season from November to March, and a monsoon from April to November with a lot of rain, but a warm sea.

Con Dao קון דאו
Southern Vietnam

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Recommended

A quiet southern island with weather much like Phu Quoc: warm all year, with dry, pleasant months from December to May.

Northern Thailand צפון תאילנד

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The northern mountains: November to February is pleasant and clear. March and April are the peak of the heat and the field-burning season (haze), and May to October brings on-and-off monsoon rain.

Central Thailand מרכז תאילנד

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

Bangkok and the center: November to February is the comfortable season. March to May is very hot, and June to October is the rainy season.

Gulf of Thailand מפרץ תאילנד

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Not recommended
• D December: Recommended

The islands of the Gulf of Thailand: green most of the year. September is rainier, and October to November is a real monsoon, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Andaman Sea ים אנדמן

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Not recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Recommended

The Andaman Sea coast: November to April is the beautiful season. May is the start of the monsoon, and June to October is rainy, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Chiang Mai צ'יאנג מאי
Northern Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The northern mountains: November to February is pleasant and clear. March and April are the peak of the heat and the field-burning season (haze), and May to October brings on-and-off monsoon rain.

Chiang Rai צ'יאנג ראי
Northern Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The northern mountains: November to February is pleasant and clear. March and April are the peak of the heat and the field-burning season (haze), and May to October brings on-and-off monsoon rain.

Pai פאי
Northern Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The northern mountains: November to February is pleasant and clear. March and April are the peak of the heat and the field-burning season (haze), and May to October brings on-and-off monsoon rain.

Mae Hong Son מיי הונג סון
Northern Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The northern mountains: November to February is pleasant and clear. March and April are the peak of the heat and the field-burning season (haze), and May to October brings on-and-off monsoon rain.

Nan נאן
Northern Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The northern mountains: November to February is pleasant and clear. March and April are the peak of the heat and the field-burning season (haze), and May to October brings on-and-off monsoon rain.

Bangkok בנגקוק
Central Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

Bangkok and the center: November to February is the comfortable season. March to May is very hot, and June to October is the rainy season.

Ayutthaya איוטאיה
Central Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

Bangkok and the center: November to February is the comfortable season. March to May is very hot, and June to October is the rainy season.

Kanchanaburi קנצ'נבורי
Central Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

Bangkok and the center: November to February is the comfortable season. March to May is very hot, and June to October is the rainy season.

Hua Hin הואה הין
Central Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

Bangkok and the center: November to February is the comfortable season. March to May is very hot, and June to October is the rainy season.

Pattaya פטאיה
Central Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

Bangkok and the center: November to February is the comfortable season. March to May is very hot, and June to October is the rainy season.

Koh Samui קוסמוי
Gulf of Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Not recommended
• D December: Recommended

The islands of the Gulf of Thailand: green most of the year. September is rainier, and October to November is a real monsoon, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Koh Phangan קופנגן
Gulf of Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Not recommended
• D December: Recommended

The islands of the Gulf of Thailand: green most of the year. September is rainier, and October to November is a real monsoon, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Koh Tao קו טאו
Gulf of Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Not recommended
• D December: Recommended

The islands of the Gulf of Thailand: green most of the year. September is rainier, and October to November is a real monsoon, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Ang Thong אנג טונג
Gulf of Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Not recommended
• D December: Recommended

The islands of the Gulf of Thailand: green most of the year. September is rainier, and October to November is a real monsoon, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Ko Nang Yuan קו נאנג יואן
Gulf of Thailand

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Not recommended
• D December: Recommended

The islands of the Gulf of Thailand: green most of the year. September is rainier, and October to November is a real monsoon, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Phuket פוקט
Andaman Sea

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Not recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Recommended

The Andaman Sea coast: November to April is the beautiful season. May is the start of the monsoon, and June to October is rainy, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Krabi קראבי
Andaman Sea

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Not recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Recommended

The Andaman Sea coast: November to April is the beautiful season. May is the start of the monsoon, and June to October is rainy, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Koh Phi Phi קופיפי
Andaman Sea

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Not recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Recommended

The Andaman Sea coast: November to April is the beautiful season. May is the start of the monsoon, and June to October is rainy, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Koh Lanta קו לנטה
Andaman Sea

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Not recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Recommended

The Andaman Sea coast: November to April is the beautiful season. May is the start of the monsoon, and June to October is rainy, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Khao Lak קאו לאק
Andaman Sea

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Not recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Recommended

The Andaman Sea coast: November to April is the beautiful season. May is the start of the monsoon, and June to October is rainy, with a rough sea and cancelled boat trips.

Angkor & Siem Reap אנגקור וסיאם ריפ

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The heart of the temples in the northwest: dry and pleasant from November to February, and scorching in March and April, when the temples are best visited in the early morning. In the rainy season, May to October, heavy afternoon rain falls and the remote temples are sometimes flooded, but the main circuit is open all year.

Phnom Penh & central plain פנום פן והמישור המרכזי
Phnom Penh & the central plain

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The capital where the Mekong meets the Tonle Sap, pleasant in the dry season. In the rainy season the streets flood for an hour after a downpour, but the city keeps working, and tours are planned for the morning.

Southern Coast החוף הדרומי
Southern coast

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The southern coastal strip: dry and clear from December to April, very rainy in September and October, and in the monsoon season the ferries to the islands depend on the state of the sea.

Wild nature (Cardamoms & eastern highlands) הטבע הפראי

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Not recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The Cardamom Mountains, the wettest in Cambodia, and the cool mountains of the east: wonderful in the dry season, but the dirt roads are blocked by the heavy rain of June to October.

Siem Reap סיאם ריפ
Angkor & Siem Reap

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The temple town: dry and pleasant in January and February, and the peak of the heat in March and April, which calls for an early start. In the rainy season heavy rain falls in the afternoon, but Angkor stays open and you can plan around it.

Tonle Sap טונלה סאפ
Angkor & Siem Reap

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The great lake and its floating villages. In the rainy season the water is high and boating is actually easier; only the roads to the shore can be blocked after heavy rain, so the visit is planned for the morning.

Phnom Penh פנום פן
Phnom Penh & the central plain

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The capital: comfortable and clear in the dry season, very hot in March and April, and in the rainy season heavy showers and short street floods, but the city runs as usual.

Battambang באטמבנג
Phnom Penh & the central plain

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A rural city on the northwestern plain, pleasant in the dry season. It sits on a floodplain, so the rainy season is hot and humid with heavy showers, and the trip is planned accordingly.

Kampot קמפוט
Southern coast

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A relaxed river town with pepper farms: dry and pleasant from December to March, hot in April, and very rainy in September and October.

Kep קפ
Southern coast

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A quiet seaside town known for its pepper crab: at its best from December to March with a calm sea and sunshine, and rainy at the monsoon peak in September and October.

Sihanoukville סיהנוקוויל
Southern coast

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The port city and ferry hub for the islands: a dry season from November to April, and in September and October heavy rain and a rough sea disrupt the boats.

Koh Rong קוֹ רוֹנג
Southern coast

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A tropical island with white beaches: from November to April the sea is calm and the ferry is reliable, and from June to October the sea is rough and sailings are reduced or cancelled.

Koh Rong Sanloem קוֹ רוֹנג סנלואם
Southern coast

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Not recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The quiet island across the water, with clear water and a sheltered bay: reliable for boats in the dry season, November to April, and limited in the rough seas of June to October.

Mondulkiri מונדולקירי
Wild nature (Cardamoms & eastern highlands)

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A cool highland plateau in the east with elephants and waterfalls, at its best from November to February, but the dirt roads are difficult and flooded in the heavy rain of July to September.

Ratanakiri רטנקירי
Wild nature (Cardamoms & eastern highlands)

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The far east, with a volcanic lake and jungle: cool and accessible in the dry season, but isolated and hard to get through on the flooded roads of July to September.

Luang Prabang לואנג פראבנג

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Not recommended
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The old town between the Mekong and the Nam Khan. November to February is dry and pleasant for the dawn alms-giving ceremony and for wandering the old town. March is the peak of the farm-burning season in the north: the smog covers the mountains and sometimes stops flights for entire days. April to September is hot and rainy, but the town itself stays open and working.

Kuang Si Falls מפלי קואנג סי
Luang Prabang

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

Turquoise waterfalls in the forest outside town. November to February is their peak, with clear turquoise water. From March to May the water is low and weak toward the end of the dry season, and from June to October it flows strongly but turns murky from the rain.

Pak Ou Caves מערות פאק או
Luang Prabang

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A river trip to the meeting point of the Mekong and the Nam Ou, with thousands of Buddha statues in a cave. It runs all year, but at the peak of the burning season in March the smog covers the river views, and in the rainy season, June to September, some operators run fewer sailing days.

Nong Khiaw נונג קיאו
Nam Ou valley

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Not recommended
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A mountain river town on the Nam Ou and a starting point for hikes and hill villages. November to February is dry with cool nights, but March is the peak of the burning season in the far north and the air quality drops sharply. The rainy season, June to September, suits treks with the right gear.

Muang Ngoi מואנג נגוי
Nam Ou valley

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Not recommended
• A April: Not recommended
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

A village reached only by boat on the Nam Ou, with no convenient road. In the dry season, December to May, the river can drop too low, and at its lowest, March to April, boats get stuck on sandbanks or stop for a day or two, in exactly the months when the smog in the far north is also at its peak. From July to November, when the rain raises the river, the boats make this the one place in Laos that works better in the rainy season.

Vang Vieng ואנג ויאנג

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

A karst valley with caves, viewpoints and balloon flights. November to February is dry and pleasant, March to April is hot and hazy from the farm burning in the area, and May to October is rainy and hot, but the dry sites such as the caves and viewpoints stay open.

Vang Vieng River Activities פעילויות נהר בואנג ויאנג
Vang Vieng

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Not recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

Tubing and kayaking on the Nam Song river. From November to March the current is comfortable, and this is the best season. From June to September the rain raises and strengthens the current to the point of flooding, and the tubing operators themselves stop or limit the activity to experienced swimmers only.

Vientiane ויינטיאן
Vientiane & the Mekong plain

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The capital on the bank of the Mekong, mostly a single city day at the start or end of the route. November to February is dry and comfortable, March to May is very hot, up to 40 degrees, and August is the month when the Mekong repeatedly overflows its banks, with official warnings and floods on the city's low roads.

Seoul סיאול
Capital region

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

A four-season capital: a cold, dry and sunny winter, spring blossoms from the end of March, a hot and humid summer with the rainy season in July, and a clear autumn of falling leaves from mid-October.

Capital Region אזור הבירה
Capital region

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The entire Seoul area shares a continental climate: spring and autumn are the comfortable windows, July is the rainiest month, and winter is cold but fully open.

Incheon אינצ'ון
Capital region

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The port city and airport in the west, with a climate like Seoul's, but more exposed to yellow dust in spring and to the sea wind in winter.

Nami Island אי נאמי
Capital region

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

A rural area north of Seoul: a spectacular autumn of leaves and snowy views in winter, with a hot, rainy summer in the valleys.

DMZ אזור המפורז
Capital region

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The northern border zone: tours run all year, subject to the weather, with a cold, clear winter and a rainy July.

Suwon סוואן
Capital region

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

Hwaseong Fortress in the capital region, with the same seasonal rhythm as Seoul; spring and autumn are the beautiful time for the walls.

East & Mountains (Gangwon) מזרח והרים
East & mountains

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The Gangwon mountains: the autumn leaves in October and the ski season from December to February are the highlights, while July is red because of the monsoon rain and landslides on the trails.

Seoraksan סאורקסן
East & mountains

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The mountain park famous for its autumn leaves: October is the peak, July is dangerous because of landslides in the rainy season, and winter is cold, with the high trails closed.

Pyeongchang פיונגצ'אנג
East & mountains

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Not recommended
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

The ski plateaus that hosted the Winter Olympics: December to February is the peak, and summer is fairly cool, but July is rainy with a risk of landslides.

Gangneung גנגנונג
East & mountains

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Possible with caveats

A city on the east coast: summer for the beaches and a clear autumn, a cold winter with heavy snow from the sea, and a rainy July.

Southeast (Gyeongsang) דרום-מזרח
Southeast

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

Gyeongju and Busan in the southeast: a milder winter than Seoul, blossoms already at the end of March, and typhoons that can hit the coast in August and September.

Gyeongju גיונגג'ו
Southeast

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The ancient Silla capital, inland: cherry blossoms around Bomun Lake at the end of March, and a comfortable autumn for the heritage sites.

Busan בוסאן
Southeast

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The southern port city: a mild winter by the sea and a busy beach summer, but August and September are exposed to typhoons from the sea.

Andong אנדונג
Southeast

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Possible with caveats
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The traditional hanok village inland, with a continental climate like the north and a pleasant autumn around the mask festival.

Southwest (Jeolla) דרום-מערב
Southwest

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The southern Jeolla province: fairly mild, with early blossoms and rich food, the heaviest monsoon rain in the country in July, and typhoons on the coast in September.

Jeonju ג'ונג'ו
Southwest

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The hanok village and the capital of bibimbap, in the southern interior; spring and autumn are the pleasant time to wander its lanes.

Yeosu יאוסו
Southwest

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

A southern coastal city with a cable car and the sea at night: a mild winter, but August and September are exposed to typhoons.

Boseong בוסונג
Southwest

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The terraced tea plantations, green and fresh at their peak in spring and at the May harvest, with a comfortable autumn and a very rainy July.

Suncheon סונצ'ון
Southwest

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The reed bay and the gardens: the golden reeds peak in October and November, spring is for the gardens, and summer is rainy.

Jeju ג'ג'ו

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

A volcanic island in the south, with the mildest climate in the country but the most exposed to typhoons: spring blossoms and canola fields, and a comfortable autumn.

Jeju City העיר ג'ג'ו
Jeju

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The north of the island and its gateway: a mild but windy winter, a humid summer with an early rainy season, and typhoons in August and September.

Seogwipo סוגוויפו
Jeju

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The south of the island, the mildest and most sheltered corner of Korea behind Hallasan, with waterfalls and beaches, but exposed to typhoons in summer.

Jeju islets (Udo, Marado, Gapado) האיים הקטנים של ג'ג'ו
Jeju

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Possible with caveats
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Possible with caveats
• J July: Possible with caveats
• A August: Not recommended
• S September: Not recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The small islands of Udo, Marado and Gapado: the ferries to them are sensitive to the wind and are the first to be cancelled, so they are red at the peak of the typhoons in August and September.

Marina Bay & Civic District מרינה ביי והמחוז הקולוניאלי

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Possible with caveats

Marina Bay includes large open spaces such as the gardens and the Merlion, so heavy rain is felt here more than in the covered districts, mainly in the monsoon months of November to January and in the fairly dry haze season of August to September.

Chinatown צ'יינטאון

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Possible with caveats

Chinatown's covered lanes and indoor food centres keep the district accessible all year, and only in the 3 wettest months, November to January, is an umbrella worth taking.

Little India ליטל אינדיה

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Possible with caveats

The open street market of Little India is more exposed to rain than covered Chinatown, and from October to January, when the Deepavali festival of lights also takes place on the street, it is worth planning the walk between the showers.

Kampong Glam קמפונג גלאם

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Possible with caveats

Haji Lane and the Sultan Mosque courtyard are open to the sky with no cover overhead, so both September, which is sometimes hazy, and the wet months of November to January call for planning ahead.

Sentosa סנטוסה

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Possible with caveats
• M May: Possible with caveats
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Possible with caveats

Sentosa is the most exposed island on the route: the cable car and the Luge stop for a while during lightning, and the open beaches feel both the rain and the haze, so only February to March and June to July stay dry and clear all month.

Mandai מנדאי

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Possible with caveats
• S September: Possible with caveats
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Possible with caveats

The tree canopy of Mandai shelters you from light rain by day, but the Night Safari needs truly clear skies, and the haze of August to September can affect the animals' activity too, not only visibility.

Orchard Road אורצ'רד רואד

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The malls of Orchard Road are covered and connected to each other, so the street works all year without exception, except December, the wettest month, which somewhat spoils the open-air Christmas lights walk.

Clarke Quay & Boat Quay קלארק קי ובואט קי

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Possible with caveats

The permanent roof over Clarke Quay protects most of the street from rain, so only December and January, the peak of the monsoon squalls from Sumatra, call for extra care at the open riverside tables of Boat Quay.

Katong & Joo Chiat קטונג וג'ו צ'יאט

• J January: Possible with caveats
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Possible with caveats
• N November: Possible with caveats
• D December: Possible with caveats

The colourful Peranakan houses and street cafes of Katong are pleasant to walk most of the year, and only from October to January, when the northeast monsoon strengthens, is it better to sit on the covered side.

Jewel Changi Airport ג'ואל צ'אנגי

• J January: Recommended
• F February: Recommended
• M March: Recommended
• A April: Recommended
• M May: Recommended
• J June: Recommended
• J July: Recommended
• A August: Recommended
• S September: Recommended
• O October: Recommended
• N November: Recommended
• D December: Recommended

Jewel is a closed, air-conditioned building, so its indoor rain vortex works perfectly on exactly the days when real rain falls outside, and it stays green in every month of the year.