Travel in spring in Southeast Asia is different from what you can expect elsewhere, especially if you are from Europe or the Americas. Since all of the countries have tropical climates, some of them may not look evident when the season is here. But traveling in Spring in Southeast Asia is a joy, as you get to experience some of the best flora and attractions during this time.

1. Enjoy unique Festivals Songkran in Thailand

Spring is the first season of the year. It’s also the best time for organizing plenty of festivals such as The Tet holiday in Vietnam (February),  Nyepi in Bali (March), Bunpimay in Laos (April)… Especially, You will be in luck if your trip to experience the world’s biggest water fight in Songkran in Thailand (April),  

Every April, from the 13th to around the 16th, the whole of Thailand turns into a huge water fight! Songkran is a Buddhist festival and celebrates the New Year. Pouring water over somebody symbolizes good luck, and over the years this has escalated to full-scale city-wide water fights.

You won’t be able to step outside without getting a bucket of water thrown at you or multiple water pistols aimed in your direction! It is an incredibly fun festival to take part in, especially in bigger cities like Bangkok or Chiang Mai.

You might have thought water fights were just for children, but Asia proves otherwise. If you love a party, Thailand is the place to go. Just be prepared to get a bit wet if you head to Bangkok in the springtime.

2. Flower blossom in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the best destinations to enjoy throughout the year. The weather is perfect if you are visiting just before spring, or right during this season.

If you are a big fan of adventure mountainous scenery, you must visit Ha Giang province. Ha Giang in spring is as beautiful as a picture. When coming to the land in the North Pole of Vietnam, you will see the magnificent beauty of many flowers. There are apricot blossom, peach blossom, pear blossom, plum blossom, mustard flower, apricot blossom blooming everywhere. Besides, you may admire the fields Towering steps in Hoang Su Phi, there is also a field of buckwheat flowers leaning in to show off.

Ha Giang has a wild beauty, stretches of rocky mountains. Therefore, you can enjoy inhaling the fresh and cold air that makes people feel comfortable there. However, you should pay attention to driving carefully if you go on the occasion of rain and fog.

Chiang Mai, Thailand
The entire area of Chiang Mai is covered with blooming Sakura trees. Moreover, you can enjoy displays of multiples of flowers during the flower festival of Chiang Mai including damask roses and chrysanthemums.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
April is considered as one of the best months to visit this place due to the reason that it sits within a transitional period between monsoons. Here showers are infrequent and localized and winds are gentle. You can enjoy the amazing weather of this place during the spring season.

3. Beachside Bliss in Indonesia and the Philippines

The months preceding summertime are sometimes thought to be the warmest time of the year in most countries.

The Spring season is considered one of the best seasons to visit Bali before it gets too crowded by tourists during the summer (June-July). When the temperature is hitting its peak in Indonesia during April and May, the weather of Bali remains consistent throughout the year.

If you want to discover the region by boat, it is the perfect time to visit Myanmar and Cambodia. In spite of the high temperatures and heatwaves, do not hesitate to take a cruise up or down the Irrawaddy River and explore the majestic beauty. Make the most of your adventure by exploring the spectacular white beaches of Cambodia.

Thailand also attracts thousands of tourists every year with its hot, beautiful, vibrant beaches and extremely rich cuisine. At the beginning of the year, if you do not know where to go, pack your bags and go south of Bangkok with tropical beaches stretching and snorkelling to see sharks and whales in Koh Tao.

In addition, this is a great diving season in the Philippines. The best area for diving in the Spring that we suggest be Coron. Besides, For the very best months for giving a higher chance of classic tropical blue skies, calm seas, dry and hot and good visibility, are the 3 months of the Philippine summer – March to May.

4. May you need to know the weather in Spring

In general, the weather of Southeast Asia in Spring is the best time for travelling as it is the dry season. The temperature increase a bit. Moreover, it is not too humid. Therefore, it is very comfortable to go outside and join outdoor activities such as diving, trekking or camping. However, each month, the weather will be suitable for typical countries in Southeast Asia. As a result, you can see more the weather condition of each month below to prepare for your next trip easily.

Visiting Southeast Asia in February

Pleasant weather across Myanmar makes February a good time to explore the plains, foothills and beaches. High water levels in Tonle Sap and the Mekong make it a good time for river travel in Cambodia, while it’s not too hot for exploring the temples of Angkor. For good-value beach breaks, the west coast of Thailand and Malaysia are good bets.

Visiting Southeast Asia in March

It’s shoulder season in Borneo with mostly dry weather, low visitor numbers and promotional rates making it a great time to visit. Thailand and Malaysia are hot and sunny offering the pick of beaches on both coasts, and it’s a great time to visit Halong Bay in Vietnam or Cambodia, but you’ll need to book well in advance.

Visiting Southeast Asia in April

It’s reaching the end of the dry season in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines, temperatures are rising and visitor numbers are high. Book well in advance. It’s a good time to go trekking in Borneo and see orangutans, and Indonesia is beginning to dry out with promotional deals making it a good-value destination at this time of year.

Visiting Southeast Asia in May

May is a great time to visit Borneo, Bali, Lombok or the east coast beaches of Thailand and Malaysia. With long hours of sunshine, clear seas for snorkelling and diving, good orangutan
viewing and shoulder-season prices, it’s one of our preferred times of year to travel here. Heat and humidity are building in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in advance of the rains.