Year-Round Tropical Travel Guide

Monthly Summary Table

Beach Weather and Destination Recommendations

Compare weather and top destinations in Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia throughout the year.

Monthly Breakdown

January

• Thailand: Phuket, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi – Dry, sunny, perfect.
• Indonesia: Bali, Lombok – Wet season.
• Philippines: Palawan, Boracay, Cebu – Peak dry season.
• Vietnam: Phu Quoc – Warm and dry. Da Nang is cool and rainy.
• Malaysia: Langkawi, Penang – Dry and pleasant.
• Recommended: Thailand or Philippines

February

• Thailand: Great beach weather continues.
• Indonesia: Still rainy.
• Philippines: Excellent beach season.
• Vietnam: Phu Quoc stays warm and dry. Da Nang still cool and rainy.
• Malaysia: Langkawi, Penang – West coast dry.
• Recommended: Philippines or Thailand

March

• Thailand: Hot but dry.
• Indonesia: Rains start easing. Bali improves.
• Philippines: Dry across most regions.
• Vietnam: Phu Quoc still good. Da Nang remains cool.
• Malaysia: West coast still dry.
• Recommended: Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia (late March)

April

• Thailand: Very hot. Songkran water festival.
• Indonesia: Dry season begins – Bali is beautiful.
• Philippines: Weather still good.
• Vietnam: Central Vietnam (Da Nang, Hoi An) begins improving.
• Malaysia: East coast opens.
• Recommended: Indonesia or Philippines

May

• Thailand: Rain starts. Koh Samui still okay.
• Indonesia: Peak dry season begins.
• Philippines: Rains start late month.
• Vietnam: Da Nang, Hoi An – Great weather starts.
• Malaysia: East coast islands shine.
• Recommended: Indonesia, Malaysia, or Central Vietnam

June

• Thailand: Rainy, except Koh Samui/Tao.
• Indonesia: Excellent dry weather.
• Philippines: Rainy season begins.
• Vietnam: Da Nang – Peak dry season. Hot and sunny.
• Malaysia: East coast perfect.
• Recommended: Indonesia, Central Vietnam, or Malaysia (east coast)

July

• Thailand: Rain continues.
• Indonesia: Peak dry season.
• Philippines: Typhoon risk, wet season.
• Vietnam: Da Nang – Still dry and hot, but occasional storms late month.
• Malaysia: East coast still ideal.
• Recommended: Indonesia, Central Vietnam, or Malaysia (east coast)

August

• Thailand: Still rainy; Gulf coast better.
• Indonesia: Still perfect beach weather.
• Philippines: Rain and typhoon season.
• Vietnam: Da Nang – Start of transition to rainy season (early month still okay).
• Malaysia: East coast still nice.
• Recommended: Indonesia, Malaysia, or Central Vietnam (early)

September

• Thailand: Rain continues.
• Indonesia: Start of shoulder season but still good.
• Philippines: Slight improvement.
• Vietnam: Da Nang – Rainy season begins in central region.
• Malaysia: East coast still ok.
• Recommended: Indonesia

October

• Thailand: Rain eases late in month.
• Indonesia: Occasional rain begins.
• Philippines: Transition month – improving.
• Vietnam: Da Nang – Heavy rainfall, not recommended.
• Malaysia: East coast starts closing.
• Recommended: Thailand (late), Indonesia (early)

November

• Thailand: Dry season returns.
• Indonesia: Rainy season begins.
• Philippines: Dry season begins (late).
• Vietnam: Da Nang – Rainy and stormy.
• Malaysia: West coast okay again.
• Recommended: Thailand or Philippines (late)

December

• Thailand: Beautiful dry weather returns.
• Indonesia: Wet season in full swing.
• Philippines: Great beach conditions.
• Vietnam: Da Nang – Still rainy. Phu Quoc is better.
• Malaysia: West coast (Langkawi, Penang) is great.
• Recommended: Thailand or Philippines