Its called monsoon season in some places, wet season in others and some clever places looking to garner more tourist visitors might call it the green season. Typically, rainy season is from early june to late july. Rainy season can be a very rich and beautiful time in the tropes. In the summer the weather is quite sultry mark thermometer sometimes reaches 35 degrees and humid. The weather front forms when the moist air over the pacific meets the cooler continental air mass. The rainy season in japan lasts from the end of may and until the middle of july. Bangkok enjoys a tropical monsoon climate, meaning that it has 3 main seasons. Mouldy, rainy season fattens plums in east asia news. Please become a friend or subscribe to this channel and you if can, link back to my website id appreciate it. However, the gulf coast of the southern peninsula e. Japans rainy season starts in early summer, between may and july, depending on the region. Koh samui phangan tao should be ok at that time of year and popular amongst other things. A monsoon is actually a seasonal shift in wind direction and pressure distribution that causes a change in precipitation. Like an annual rite of passage, summer in japan is ushered in by humid days accented by the occasional downpour.
The rainy season in thailand varies from region to region and is largely dominated by the monsoon. Rainy season gets started with a bit of rainfall during april, increasing in frequency through may with the peak rainfall coming in july and august, decreasing through september. This happens when two bodies of warm air one from the north pacific and the other from southeast asia collide with two bodies of colder air from china and the sea of okhotsk in early spring. Cities are literally drowning due to amount of rainfall. The thermometer presents an average of 2324 c overnight and 30 c during the day. So i get many emails from readers asking if they should come to goa in july or asking what it will be like to travel in india during monsoon. In singapore it is mostly hot and sunny and rains somewhat less than usual. Tourists tend to avoid southeast asia in the monsoon months, for many expect it being rainy every day and allday. It occurs due to influence of monsoon winds and last until september. We found a great flight booked it and realized it is rainy season. Best asia holiday destinations in july temperature. July sees an increase in humidity levels and average daily temperatures, which can reach up to 29c in the south. Hotels publicise low season rates and airlines and tour operators, including all points east.
The east asian rainy season, commonly called the plum rain chinese. Where to travel in july and august to avoid monsoon in india. Dealing with the rainy season in thailand southeast asia. The heights of the rainy seasons occur primarily in three stepwise phases. My boyfriend and i are planning to travel for the month of july and the first week or so of august around the philippines. As such, this is also the height of the tourist season in bali, where the weather is dry and coolish. The southwest monsoon typically begins early june and finishes in late september, a pattern that especially affects thailand between may and october. Singapore is tropical and the change from dry to rainy is from a tourist perspective, fairly minimal. However, even the rainy season in thailand and other countries. Should you travel in the rainy season in southeast asia.
However, july and august generally bring the rain and monsoon season to many parts of asia and if youre like me this isnt what you want from a trip. You will certainly be able to get a tan there in june july. Very broadly speaking, thailands rainy season can be classified as mayjune to october. Best asia holiday destinations in july temperature, climate. The rainy season is not typical in hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture of japan. However, overall the rains on kalimantan tend to be lower than neighbouring parts of indonesia, such as the island of java. This southwest monsoon generally starts in may or june, reaching a fever pitch between august and october typhoon season in vietnam and the philippines then tapering off by november. Ko samui, ko pha ngan is affected by the southwest monsoon which can lead to heavy rainfall in november and the beginning of december. In indonesia and bali the seasons are almost opposite to the rest of south east asia.
Thailand has three official seasons hot, cool, and wet. Summer lasts from may to october when it is hot and humid and the region experiences its highest rainfall. The ultimate guide to the rainy season in southeast asia southeast asia is a hugely popular area for travellers from australia, however the rainy season can play havoc with the best laid plans. Julyseptember is the driest period, but decemberfebruary is best for deals.
Weve put together some ideas for travel adventures you can still undertake on a rainy day. Sep 15, 20 the reason i made this video is to prove that the rainy season in thailand isnt always so horrible as they claim sometimes. Best place to visit during junejuly that isnt rainy season. Best beaches in julyrainy season thailand forum tripadvisor. From the end of june and mid july, usually occurs during the monsoon season.
Jun 23, 2017 bali, indonesia on the other side of the equator, indonesia doesnt experience the monsoon season in july for indonesia the rainy season occurs between december and march and the weather is actually beautiful. During this period, with the exception of august school holiday period, the tourist traffic in much of southeast asia is down to a trickle. During these months severe weather can prevent junks sailing in halong bay although such weather is rare. In june and july there is heavy rainfall in bangladesh. In one of the hottest cities in the world, expect daytime temperatures to be over 30c for most of the year. Geographically, the rainy season isnt typical in hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture in japan. Generally we know rainy season in bangladesh starts in may. Hi, i will be in thailand in july and from my research this is not the best time for a beach holidayvisiting islands. Monsoon season will be bringing frequent showers to thailand, cambodia. The catch is that july is also peak tourist season in no small part due to the good weather.
This time of the year is the low season of tourism because of the term vietnam rainy season. You might be surprised to learn that the people of southeast asia actually mark the rainy season with several important celebrations on their calendar. So i ve got a job at last so can afford to get some travelling in before i start so was wondering where in south east asia can i travel too around june july time that isntt in rainy season i really want to head to some beaches to chill out but would love a visit to the. Comprehensive asia weather guide for july, festivals and when best to travel. The rainy season is a festive and joyous time in southeast asia. Asia thailand during the rainy season, have you been. The good news is that there are still at least 9 good choices, and a few of them may surprise you.
The weather in thailand is classified as hot and humid, with a long monsoon season. Heres when youll find the rainy season around the world. Of course it is the wet season, but at that time typically rains in the late afternoon for an hour or so. Dry season spans from june until september, with august and september being the driest months of the year. In northern areas of west and middle asia, the effect of cyclonic action is particularly strong in the spring, when the polar front moves north and causes.
July is the trickiest month to visit asia because its one of the wettest months in most of the tropical destinations, and the hottest and often rainiest month in most of the northern destinations. So vietnam travel in july means vietnam rainy season travel. Our plan is to stay in the central and northern areas. The heaviest rainfall is experienced in honshu and across central japan.
The rainy season in most of southeast asia becomes more intense in july but there are exceptions. Japan meteorological agency announced that this rainy season 2014 started in tokyo around june 5th, and ended up around july 22nd. The philippines rainy season occurs around july to october, so plan accordingly. The following table shows the start date and the end date of rainy season by year in tokyo. Best asia holiday destinations in july temperature, climate, best. Rainy season continues in parts of the country during july. Glorious sapphire skies and warm weather is a pleasant time to spend visiting places of cultural and historical interest though this season is not the best time for trekking.
In october, the tourists return to thailand, so if you are going at this time in the trip, take care of bookings in advance. The rainy season in southeast asia all points east. Im traveling in july and august, where can i go to avoid monsoon in india. The monsoon season usually is accompanied by heavy rain but will normally have rough seas. Thailand weather thailand, asia forecast tripadvisor. Rainstorms are fast and furious, accompanied by earsplitting thunder and bolt after bolt of lightning. Tips for traveling in the rainy season in southeast asia global. Complete guide to surviving japans rainy season 2020. Where in southeast asia in july is it always sunny, without rain, and. My experience of traveling in the rainy season in southeast asia. It affects the indian subcontinent, where it is one of the oldest and most anticipated weather phenomena and an economically important pattern every year from june through september, but it is only partly understood and notoriously difficult to predict. Clear distinctions in the characteristics of the rainy season exist among the indian, east asian, and wnp summer monsoon regions. The climate in cambodia can, roughly at lease, be divided into two different seasons.
Monsoons in india the guide to rainy season travel. If you really want to escape the rain then the further south you go the rainy season reverses. For most of thailand, the wettest months are usually augustoctober. The rainy season retreats northward over east asia, yet it moves southward over india and the wnp. The rainy season begins in may and continues through most of november. I know that in the south of viet nam it is the rainy season then. What are some places in southeast asia in july where it is sunny, without rain, and with few clouds. We have many streams, brooks and rivers like a network. Will it be really rainy that we cant enjoy the beaches. While rainy, this is also the hottest time of the year and the humidity is often uncomfortably high. From july 1st through july 7th we will be in one of the islands. Rainy season in southeast asia the same weather system that delivers rain during indias monsoon season also affects southeast asian weather.
May 18, 2008 very broadly speaking, thailands rainy season can be classified as mayjune to october. Dec 05, 2018 the rainy season in most of southeast asia becomes more intense in july but there are exceptions. High heat and humidity pretty well sum up much of asia in july. Where to travel in july and august to avoid monsoon in. For a drier stay by the sea, it is better to opt for pattaya. July to september are often the wettest months of the year. Unfortunatly, it took me 5 days to show you some rain in the end.
For example, the summer monsoon is replaced by the winter trade winds, which leads to the beginning of the rainy season. Monsoon and rainy season in southeast asia by asienreisender. I live in the nw so rain isnt uncommon and our best bet for travel is junejulyaugust as kids are out of school. In chiang mai its from may to october, in koh samui october to december, and in phuket may to october.
The annual spring rains, humidity and high temperatures are starting in south china, taiwan, japan and korea. Vietnam travel july why dont go to vietnam in rainy season. Sep 11, 2016 do not let the monsoon rainfall in thailand and cambodia stop you from going backpacking there in the off season. Southeast asia is on many of our minds when it comes to planning northern hemisphere summer holidays, but its not traditionally the ideal time to book an asian luxury tour as the annual monsoon season in southeast asia reaches a fever pitch as july turns into august.
In october it was not so rainy, and the temperature about 32 degrees. May 24, 2016 the rainy season comes to bangkok from june to october. September isnt in the rainy season, but that shouldnt alter how you as a tourist thinks. Jul, 2019 derived from mauism, the arabic word for season, a monsoon often refers to a rainy season but this only describes the weather a monsoon brings, not what a monsoon is.
Southeast asia is one of the most exciting regions to travel in the world. It usually starts around june 8th, and ends around july 21st. The cool season november to february is the best time to visit thailand because it has the most comfortable weather and you can enjoy the fantastic thailand lantern festival. Hey guys so i ve got a job at last so can afford to get some travelling in before i start so was wondering where in south east asia can i travel too around june july time that isntt in rainy season i really want to head to some beaches to chill out but would love a visit to the rainforest too. Throughout southeast asia, the monsoon season generally refers to the southwest monsoon, the time of the year when the prevailing winds blow up from the warm, wet equatorial seas, bringing in rains and storms.
The island experiences a light rainy season from march to may, with heavier rains falling between november and january. The weather and climate in southeast asia tripsavvy. This has rarely happened to me even after so much time spent in southeast asia, but it is possible. Be aware that a lot of the tourist infrastructure on smaller islands shuts down during rainy season. Many travelers choose to visit thailand in the rainy season june to october for a costeffective trip. The hot season runs from march through to june, with april and may the hottest months of the year. Showers usually occur at evening or night and might last for couple hours. With its location just south of the equator, bali actually has its winter in july. Just as monsoon rains move in to keep much of southeast asia green, the dry season begins in destinations around malaysia and indonesia.
The rainy season usually lasts from may to june in taiwan and okinawa, from june to july approximately 50 days in russian primorsky krai, japan and korea and from july to august in eastern china especially the chang jiang and huai river regions. The monsoon season in southeast asia generally occurring between june and november may be the regions low season for tourists, but youll still find plenty to do even in the months when the crowds steer clear. First of all, the rains may interfere with your travel plans so its a good idea to add a few extra days to your trip to india. By august, afternoon showers are more the norm again although you can still expect the odd total washout when travelling around the region, which can be a slow and miserable experience on the wettest days. June july is not rainy season for the islands in the southern gulf of thailand ko phangan or ko samui for example. While traveling to india during the rainy season is more than possible, there are a few good things to know about this time of year. Travelling in the philippines during the rainy season. In november, the weather is getting better, finally the rainy season ends and the. A tropical climate distinguished by changing winds and air currents that influence weather in different seasons of the year. A continental climate, associated with large landmasses and characterized by an extreme annual range of temperature, prevails over a large part of. Photo by pixta the rainy season tsuyu in japanese is the period of severe rainfall and cloudy weather, annually occurring from the end of may and until the middle of july. June to august is driest, although flash thunderstorms and stifling humidity are never out of the question. In southern vietnam, even thought the rainy season starts from april to september, the precipitation reaches the highest level in june, july and august. In this case it just translates to the dry season and lower humidity in general, since temperatures are pretty much the same all year.
For many people, traveling in the monsoon or rainy season in southeast asia may not seem like the most appealing idea at first thought. June october is classed as the rainy season in southeast asia as the region cools down and breathes a sigh of relief as the rains start around. Unfortunately, the time when most people in the uk, europe and america have their big summer holidays coincides with the season for the monsoon in india. Asia, india, australia in wet season this region is famous for the mightiest rainy season on the planet, and its made up of the northern part of australia and asia, stretching from the vast scs south china sea all the way up to the gorgeous and impressive indian ocean. Here is a video tip on hot to deal with rainy season in southeast asia. Temperatures average 2430c and the weather is mostly dry. Besides the adventure classic mode that has kept busy during all this time, a whole new game mode is introduced to all and is just as exciting as it. Jul 01, 2016 unfortunately, the time when most people in the uk, europe and america have their big summer holidays coincides with the season for the monsoon in india. The period is called tsuyu also pronounced baiyu which translates to plum rain as the season coincides with the ripening of japans plums. From a residents persepective its horribly noticeable but they are there permanently. July to september is peakholiday season and when you can expect to pay the highest rates. This phenomenon occurs not only in japan, but in southern china and south korea, as well. Koh chang does not escape this rainy weather, with a sea often agitated and hazardous sea links. Codycross still manages to exceed everyones expectations.
The average temperature during this time of the year in japan is around 25c 77f. The monsoon of south asia is among several geographically distributed global monsoons. Rainy season around the world, from hawaii to vietnam. Tips for traveling in the rainy season in southeast asia. The period is called tsuyu also pronounced baiyu which translates to plum rain as the season coincides with the ripening of japans plums the wet weather is caused by cold winds from the north colliding wind warm southern winds which create several weeks of rain. The enormous expanse of asia and its abundance of mountain barriers and inland depressions have resulted in great differences between regions in solar radiation, atmospheric circulation, precipitation, and climate as a whole. So i ve got a job at last so can afford to get some travelling in before i start so was wondering where in south east asia can i travel too around junejuly time that isntt in rainy seasoni really want to head to some beaches to chill out but would love a visit to the. The east gulf coast will be in its dry season in july. Best time to visit mekong delta in vietnam asia highlights. When to go to southeast asia best and worst times to visit. The rainy season is in full swing in northern thailand. The winter rainy season in the southern parts of the west asian highlands, which is characteristic of the mediterranean climate, is associated with that southward movement of the polar front. Are there any exceptions where the weather is likely to be sunny. Jun 05, 2014 if you really want to escape the rain then the further south you go the rainy season reverses.
On the other hand, malaysia, indonesia and singapore have a different pattern. The rainy season is from decembermarch, and the dry season in juneseptember. Koh tao and koh phangan for example are more likely to escape the worst of the rainfall at this time. We still havent decided which one yet, since we are researching about the rainy season effect on both coasts. This period is considered to be the low season for traveling in the mekong delta. The ultimate guide to the rainy season in southeast asia. A rainy season afternoon on nusa ceningan no rain rainy weather means sometimes things will get canceled due to storms. Bangkok weather when is the best time to go to bangkok.
The reason i made this video is to prove that the rainy season in thailand isnt always so horrible as they claim sometimes. There are many more animals active, its all green around and its considerably cooler than in most of the dry season. Same with northern thailand, particularly in the northwest. The rainy season retreats progressively northward in east asia during july and august, while southward in the ism and the wnpsm after midseptember. These months average 309mm of rain, although its more akin to short, intense showers than daylong deluges, meaning you can still enjoy an excellent and cheap holiday. For instance, the philippines top surfing destination, the island of siargao, holds most of its international tournaments during the rainy season, when cloud 9s breaks are at their most challenging. The remarkable word trivia game is offering more exciting features each day. Many tour operators at this time i do not advise a visit to south korea, though actually the time monsoon rains not as bad as it really is. Weather in thailand in july 2020 climate, temperature. I have read that the gulf of thailand at this time will not be affected by the rainy season yet, while the andaman might be getting more rain at this time of year.
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