02The land
Tropical climate
No cold season — rain instead
Heat stays humid year-round, and rain is part of the day rather than a seasonal disaster. The year divides into northeast and southwest monsoons, with transitional periods between. The National Environment Agency describes the same rhythm. So no month is simply “bad”: every month works, though some are wetter. The tourism site flags February to April as relatively drier.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Northeast monsoon · November to March. Frequent rain in many years.
Transition period · April and May. Often relatively less rain.
Southwest monsoon · June to September. Humidity and evening showers.
October · Rising humidity before the northeast peak.