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Borneo

Sarawak & Sandakan

Good weather expected across Sabah makes April another great month to visit. A transitional month, between seperate monsoons, means winds are light and showers are infrequent. The north-east coast of Sabah usually receives its lowest rainfall of the year... April is in the transitional period between monsoons, making it a great month to visit Sarawak with a good chance of dry weather...more

Burma (Myanmar)

 April arrived and things really start to heat up as the mercury starts to climb towards some of the highest temperatures of the year. Visitor numbers are still at their highest and therefore it is advisable to book early to avoid disappointment. With no rain expected throughout the month and the chilly winter feel in the highlands now a distant memory; you can expect excellent weather across the country. In the south and along the west coast be sure to have packed your Ambre Solaire as the beaches will be basking in sunshine...more

 

 

Cambodia

The temperatures start to peak come April with the chances of rain still low, although the odd shower close to the end of the month is to be expected with the rainy season just around the corner. Exploring the Angkor Temples can be hard work in temperatures of 33°C+ so plan for several short stints. This is the ideal time of year to factor in a few days at Sihanoukville or Kep...more

Laos

The high temperatures continue with April traditionally the hottest month of the year. Temperatures in Vientiane and Luang Prabang hover around 30°C whilst further to the south it is closer to 36 °C.  Towards the end of the month showers become more likely as the wet season approaches although these tend to be infrequent and short lived...more

Malaysia

April is one of the best months to be in Malaysia as both coastlines of the peninsula are expecting good weather. April sits within the transitional period between monsoons, meaning winds are light and showers are localised and infrequent.
Through the centre and up in the highlands, the rains are alot heavier but these are normally short lived and bring a welcome relief to the humidity...more

Sri Lanka

April is certainly amongst the best months for travel in Sri Lanka, although as you head towards May the western and southern coasts, as well as the more central Tea Country, will start to receive a steep increase in rainfall. Throughout the month the beaches in the south and west are still expecting plenty of sunshine and on the east coast it’s also good news, with plenty of sunshine expected.

It’s a similar story in the Cultural Triangle, with temperatures heading towards the mid-30s and very little rainfall. To the south, Kandy and the hills of the Tea Country are expecting rainfall well below their monthly average...more

Thailand

The good weather continues across the country, with temperatures rising and the chance of rain still low. Temperatures across the country approach their peak in the north with Chiang Mai experiencing temperatures in excess of 30°C and Bangkok and central regions expecting the thermometer to reach high 30’s°C. On the beaches of the south the story is the same...more

Vietnam

April takes us towards the end of Vietnam’s very peak season from a weather perspective however this can come with the numerous advantages associated with lower visitor-numbers. Whilst the north is now heading towards its hot, wet summer you can still expect plenty of dry days. The beaches in the centre of the country are still at their very best and whilst rainfall starts to become more likely in the now very hot south; clear dry days are more prevalent...more