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Borneo

Sarawak & Sandakan

Across Borneo, rainfall is either dropping or, in parts, is close to its minimum and March is traditionally one of Sabah’s driest months and a great month to visit...
In Sarawak, rainfall is decreasing as we come into March and the increase in the average number of dry days makes it well worth considering a visit...more

Burma (Myanmar)

It doesn’t get any better than March; arguably the best time of the year to travel in Burma. The downside to the great weather is of course the tourist numbers, and whilst these are anything but excessive, the limited choice of hotels in some key destinations means that it’s important 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, the beaches will be basking in sunshine...more

Cambodia

The good news continues with excellent weather expected throughout March. Temperatures across Cambodia are still rising and throughout the month are likely to average close to 30°C, perhaps higher as April approaches. The beaches on the south coast are in full bloom with any rainfall extremely unlikely...more

Laos

Things are starting to heat up across the country as we enter the penultimate dry-season month. The chances of rain remain very slim across the country and the mercury starts to rise with average temperatures of 29°C in Vientiane and Luang Prabang and 33°C further to the south. If you plan to travel in the north and east of the country, at higher altitudes, temperatures remain much cooler especially at night and suitable warm clothing is recommended...more

Malaysia

March sees an end to the monsoon on the east coast with islands such as Tioman, Perhentian & Redang seeing visitor number on the rise again. The west coast’s islands including Langkawi and Penang continue to enjoy hot sunny days, meaning you’ll be spoilt for choice if considering a beach holiday in March...more

Sri Lanka

Arguably the best overall month for optimum weather conditions throughout Sri Lanka, March is expected to showcase the very best of Sri Lanka across every region.
A predominantly dry month, with temperatures averaging up around the mid-30s °C. On the east coast, things are also starting to warm up. 
The Cultural Triangle, as is often the case, is expecting minimal rainfall, and the usual high temperatures. To the south, Kandy and the hills of the Tea Country are also at their finest, as the region experiences some of its lowest rainfall of the year, with temperatures expected to hover around the mid-20s °C...more

Thailand

Temperatures will now be starting to rise throughout Thailand, and this is most often felt in Chiang Mai and the north of the country where the cooler winter months make way for the start of summer. Conditions remain dry in northern, central and southern regions making March one of the peak months to visit Thailand from a weather perspective...more

Vietnam

Amongst the best months to travel in Vietnam; conditions are at their very best with dry, bright weather expected the along the entire length of the country. The beaches of the south and central regions are enjoying hot weather with blue skies and plenty of sunshine whilst in the north it’s bright but much cooler. In both the mountains and highlands you can expect excellent trekking and adventure-activity conditions...more