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Borneo

Sarawak & Sandakan

Throughout November rainfall continues to increase across Sabah and there is a strong chance of thunderstorms, particularly on the north and east coasts. However there will also still be a number of dry days, most likely to occur in the south... November also sees an increasing amount of rainfall throughout Sarawak and the ever-present possibility of thunderstorms remains, although these are most likely to occur in the late afternoon or evening...more

Burma (Myanmar)

The rainy season is already becoming a distant memory and for many November promises the best conditions to visit Burma. Visitor numbers are still relatively low and the temperatures more moderate than the early half of the year, however still expect average high’s of up to 31°C across much of the country. In the highlands and foothills of the east, the temperatures remain lower whilst the south and west coast beaches are returning to their best with resorts now fully open and the plenty of sunshine expected.... more

Cambodia

Cambodia is now entering the dry season meaning there will be almost no rain for the next six months. The temperature in November is also just about as ‘cool’ as Cambodia gets, making it a popular time to travel for those wishing to maximise their time at the Angkor Temples (avg temp: 25 °C). With the return of the sunshine, the beaches of Sihanoukville and the entire south coast spring back into life...more

Laos

With the dry season now in full swing the chances of rain in Laos is minimal, promising premium travelling conditions throughout the month of November. Temperatures will remain moderate (Luang Prabang & Vientiane avg temp: 24°C, further south avg temp: 27°C) for the coming few months with peak temperatures not expected until March. The waterways of Laos are in full flow, promising some of the best conditions of the year for river journeys across the country...more

Malaysia

This is the start of the peak season for the beaches and islands along the west coast so expect blue skies and minimal rain. Over on the east coast, the deterioration in weather and sea conditions mean that alot of hotels and resort will close – re-opening in March...more

Sri Lanka

In the west and along the southern coast, the rainfall starts to decline as the south-west monsoon blows itself out. The unsettled weather of the past two months also fades and plenty of sunshine is expected.

Up in the hills the rainfall remains high and the evenings continue to be chilly. Further north in the Cultural Triangle, the temperature drops slightly and rainfall is high, although travel amongst all the main sites is still very possible. In the north and along the east coast, rainfall is also on the increase, making November one of the wettest months of the year country-wide...more

Thailand

Rain should be beginning to become a distant memory by November, especially later in the month. Humidity is now also out of the picture as temperatures remain relatively low, especially in the north (avg temp: 23 - 26°C). For beach lovers, the best weather will be on the western side of the peninsular with the monsoon now behind us and the bright dry days returning. It’s a different story on the east with higher rainfall expected on Koh Samui and its neighbours...more

Vietnam

The dry, cooler weather has firmly returned to north Vietnam making November one of the best months to visit. The central regions are receiving the lion’s share of the rain with stormy weather a possibility at times. In the far south it’s a different story with blue skies and sunshine ensuring that the beaches of Phu Quoc, Phan Thiet & Mui Ne are back to their best, a situation that will remain for the coming six months. Good conditions for adventure activities continue in the mountains of the north and also return to the Central Highlands...more