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Asia: when and where to go

Asia spans 25 countries in this guide, from the Gulf states to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia's islands, so timing your trip depends entirely on where you're headed. Cooler months like November to February suit desert destinations such as the UAE, Qatar and Yemen, while Himalayan countries like Nepal and Bhutan favour the dry, clear skies of October to December. Meanwhile, Indonesia, Taiwan and Singapore see their best weather around the June to July window, showing how little the seasons agree across the continent.

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Best in Asia in October

Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.

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  1. Israel
    Israel 9.4/10
    Highs 26°C · 2 rain days
  2. Turkey
    Turkey 9.3/10
    Highs 19°C · 4 rain days
  3. Jordan
    Jordan 9.1/10
    Highs 27°C · 1 rain days
  4. Yemen
    Yemen 8.7/10
    Highs 28°C · 1 rain days
  5. Nepal
    Nepal 7.9/10
    Highs 24°C · 10 rain days

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Best time to visit Asia

Month score out of 10 for each country. Tap a country for its month-by-month weather.

Month scores out of 10 for the countries of Asia
Country Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Armenia 3.7 3.7 3.3 6.0 7.0 7.1 6.5 6.6 8.4 7.4 4.9 3.5
Azerbaijan 3.5 3.6 4.5 7.9 7.6 6.5 5.9 6.2 7.9 7.4 5.1 3.4
Bahrain 9.5 9.6 9.4 7.1 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.2 8.6 9.6
Bhutan 4.1 4.5 5.7 6.7 7.0 6.9 6.7 6.8 7.0 7.1 6.6 5.6
Georgia 3.1 3.7 4.1 7.1 7.1 7.0 6.6 6.6 7.9 7.5 5.5 3.4
Hong Kong 8.7 8.4 7.3 7.0 6.3 4.4 3.9 4.1 4.3 7.1 8.8 9.3
India 8.8 7.1 3.7 3.0 3.0 1.4 3.8 4.7 4.6 6.3 7.8 8.8
Indonesia 4.9 6.0 4.9 6.2 6.6 6.9 7.0 6.8 6.7 4.6 4.3 4.7
Israel 5.6 6.5 8.6 9.2 8.4 7.5 5.1 5.1 7.4 9.4 9.0 7.3
Japan 3.3 3.5 3.9 6.6 8.1 7.3 6.7 6.0 7.4 7.7 5.6 3.3
Jordan 6.0 7.1 8.7 9.3 8.2 6.8 4.9 4.9 6.8 9.1 9.3 7.8
Kuwait 9.4 9.2 9.5 6.8 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.0 9.0 9.1
Mongolia 5.1 5.0 4.9 6.1 8.1 8.0 7.2 7.8 8.0 5.2 4.8 4.9
Nepal 8.3 8.8 8.1 7.3 6.7 6.5 6.6 6.7 7.0 7.9 9.8 9.7
Qatar 9.5 9.5 8.1 4.2 3.4 3.5 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.4 7.8 9.8
Saudi Arabia 9.5 9.6 8.6 6.6 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.5 8.9 9.5
Singapore 4.6 4.2 3.8 3.9 4.1 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.4 4.4
Sri Lanka 7.0 7.0 6.8 6.3 6.0 4.7 4.4 4.5 4.8 6.7 7.0 7.0
Taiwan 4.9 5.2 4.7 5.9 6.8 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.7 6.0 5.4
Thailand 6.8 4.3 2.4 1.8 0.6 0.9 0.7 0.8 3.0 3.4 4.6 7.4
Turkey 2.7 3.5 3.9 7.8 7.8 8.4 8.3 7.8 9.5 9.3 6.2 3.0
United Arab Emirates 9.7 9.6 7.5 3.8 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.4 7.4 9.6
Vietnam 6.5 7.3 7.5 6.6 6.2 4.9 6.4 6.3 7.0 6.6 6.7 6.0
Yemen 10.0 10.0 9.3 8.2 7.0 4.8 6.5 6.7 6.9 8.7 9.9 10.0

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Where is good to visit in Asia in August?

Mongolia is the top pick for August, followed by Turkey and Taiwan. This is a quieter window for many other Asian countries, since few of the 25 places in our data list August as a best month, but these three fit the season well.

What is the best month to visit Asia overall?

There is no single best month for all of Asia, since the region covers 25 countries across different climates. December is a strong choice, with Yemen, Qatar and Nepal topping that month, and Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Thailand and others also naming it a best month.

Is October a good time for Asia?

Yes, October is one of the best-covered months in our data. Israel, Turkey and Jordan rank top for October, and Bhutan, Georgia and Japan also list it among their best months, making it a reliable choice across several subregions.

Which Asian countries are best in January?

Yemen, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar top the list for January. Other countries naming January as a best month include Bahrain, India, Kuwait, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand, making it one of the widest-covered months in the data.