If there is one region on the planet for tourism, it would be Asia. Spanning across a vast stretch of the earth and home to countless interesting cultures, Asia is unique. And just like any tourist destination, it is always a good idea to know more about the destination, before actually visiting it. This includes a wide range of details, which range from the attractions and culture to the weather and everything in between.
This is where a question emerges, along the lines of,
“When is the best time to travel Asia?”
Given that Asia is such a vast and diverse continent, it is very difficult to give a clear-cut answer. On the contrary, there are a multitude of different answers for the same, depending on several details. Taking all of this into account, it becomes clear that many things have to be taken into account, the details of which are given below:
Climate
Asia is a continent with a wide range of climatic zones, making each region unique when it comes to the ideal time for visiting.
The continent has a vast array of different environments, which makes it rather difficult to give an exact estimate as to the best time for visiting the continent.
Some of the main weather types to take into consideration are:
Dry and Arid Climates
This climate is characterized by a very hot weather, along with extended dry spells.
This type of climates area most common in places like the Middle East, as well as parts of central Asia. Other places where such a climate can be found are certain regions in southern India.
The best time to visit these regions would be anytime of the year, other than in the summers. Additionally, the same could be extended to the winter as well, particularly in the arid desert regions, where night times can drop to near zero temperatures.
Wet Climate
The peak season for the same is characterized wet climates is found in places such as South Asia, Southeast Asia, The Indonesian archipelago and a few other regions.
This climate type is characterized by a very high amount of rainfall, which in south and Southeast Asia is referred to as a ‘monsoon’. The peak of the monsoon is in and around July and August.
It is a good idea to either visit the region before or after the monsoon, for the weather is something that is rather intolerable in these regions, due to issues ranging from flooding to tree falls.
Winter & Tundra Climate
This climate type is characterized by a generally cool temperature throughout the year, but with a sudden drop in temperatures during the winter season. During the winters, the temperatures tend to drop to below freezing, there is an abundance of cold winds snowfall.
This kind of weather can be found in places such as the Caucasus Mountains (part of which is in Asia), the Himalayas, Northern regions of Asia, parts of China, Japan, etc.
The best time of the year to visit is pretty much throughout the year. The only exception here would be if you want a snow-free vacation, in which case, it would be a good idea to avoid visiting the place during the months of November, December and January.
Local Attractions & Events
Another thing to consider, are the local events.
With each location in Asia having its own set of unique events, it would be difficult to give a specific time frame for the whole continent.
It is therefore a good idea to first learn about the local events fist, make a list of all the important ones around, and then take a decision with regard to the actual trip.
Then again, there are the travelers who visit the place, not for the events, but rather other things like local attractions or geography. If that would be the reason for your visit, you can just skip this part.
As a whole, it should be known that Asia is a continent unlike any other, with a wide range of differences from one part to another.
This makes a journey to this part of the world a really interesting and surprising adventure like no other.
So the answer to the question of what the right time to visit the continent would be is dependent on two major factors, namely the climate as well as the local attractions. Based on these two factors, and other related to the same, you can get started with making your plans on visiting this vast and stunning continent.
