Borneo
Sarawak & Sandakan
The dry summer season often extends well into September with a good chance of fine days throughout Sabah. In particular the south and east should be exceptionally dry, giving a great window of opportunity to visit Danum Valley and neighbours. The beaches around KK also have a good chance of fine weather... Sarawak is also expecting good weather although the dry season is nearing its end and the chance of rain increases as October approaches. September is high season and therefore early booking is highly recommended...more
Burma (Myanmar)
Another month of change as the rainfall starts to subside and temperatures also drop, although don’t expect snow anytime soon with temperatures remaining in the high 20’s and even early 30’s°C. The central plains to the south of Mandalay are once again the hottest and driest region of the country, with temperatures in the low 30’s°C and minimal rainfall. Rainfall and temperatures will continue to fall as October approaches...more
Cambodia
Rainfall is high throughout September. Across the country the flora and fauna is in full bloom and the moats at the Angkor Temples are full of life (avg temp: 26°C). When it rains it is usually for a few hours rather than all-day downpours, although these can also happen. One benefit of travelling in Cambodia at this time is that the Angkor Temples will be far less crowded. On the south coast and in more rural regions, such as Ratanakiri, rainfall can be heavier...more
Laos
During August and September rainfall reaches peak levels throughout the country with temperatures dropping and the length and severity of rain showers increasing, even in Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Travel to the more remote regions of the country is difficult at times although road conditions have generally been greatly improved in recent years. Towards the end of the month as the rains start to subside, the countryside starts to look at its best, whilst rivers and waterfalls are at their most impressive. Rain will decrease as we move towards the dry season...more
Malaysia
September brings with it winds of change for both sides of the peninsula. The South-East monsoon and it’s afternoon downpours start to decline on the west coast (Langkawi, Penang, Pangkor) whilst over on the east coast (Tioman Island, Perhentian Islands, Terengganu, Redang) the winds of the North-East Monsoon start to blow, bringing rougher sea conditions and a slight drop in temperature. Visitor numbers will start to drop as the month progresses but the east coast will still be enjoying lots of sunny days and minimal rainfall...more
Sri Lanka
The south-west monsoon is having its final say, with high rainfall expected along the western and southern coasts (avg temp: 28°C). Rainfall also increases in the Tea Country, although further north, in the Cultural Triangle, drier weather is expected, with plenty of sunshine.
Across the country cyclones can occur, especially towards the end of September and into October and November, bringing with them heavy rain and high winds. The east coast is expecting its final month of good weather, meaning that towards the end of the month rainfall is expected to increase...more
Thailand
Country-wide, September is usually the wettest month of the year in Thailand with all corners of the country receiving rain in varying amounts. Thunder storms are not unusual as the humidity reaches its peak. Temperatures continue to decline throughout the month (avg temp: 25 - 29°C). Beach conditions are generally poor with very heavy rains to the west and increasingly heavy rains on the east of the peninsular. If you feel lucky then Hua Hin and nearby beaches are likely to offer the best beach conditions across the country...more
Vietnam
Wet weather is on the increase in central regions where, towards the end of the month in particular, rain is expected to become more frequent. Conditions in the north are moving in the opposite direction with a less rainfall expected, especially as we head towards October. In the mountains of Sapa things are also improving with trekking very much an option once again. Things remain largely unchanged in the south although rainfall does start to decrease as we move into October...more