July
Bali:
July is peak tourist season on the island as temperatures hit a steady 30-32°C, humidity dips and there is very little rain. The beaches are busier this month as tourists flock to the warm tropical seas and cool themselves in a sea breeze. The dry spell provides visitors with an excellent opportunity to explore the island's hilly interior and even take a trek up the volcanic Gunung Batur.
The Bali Arts Festival runs from mid-June to mid-July in Denpasar and features a wealth of local performers. An excellent introduction to Balinese crafts, music and dance.
The Bali International Kite Festival draws competitors from around the world to the winds of Sanur Beach in July.
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Cambodia:
July is one of the wetter months in the Cambodian calendar as the temperature cools, but rain here never lasts for longer than a couple of hours. The Angkor complex has a very different atmosphere at this time of year as visitor numbers are at their lowest and the moats full of water. The Cambodian coast is not at its best in July, and the sea can be rough if you are trying to visit the nearby islands, but you'll still see the sun.
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Hong Kong:
July is a hot, sticky month in Hong Kong as the weather has warmed up to an average of 31°C and the monsoon rains are falling across the region. The days are humid in the city but there is plenty of sunshine on offer between the showers, making the beaches and excellent spot to head for during the day. Tropical storms are a possibility.
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Laos:
The monsoon rains continue through July and they can be heavy at times, but downpours never last long and the sun soon returns. Travel around the country is more difficult in the wet season, especially in the mountains and the far south. Temperatures remain high throughout the month.
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Malaysia:
A good month to visit Kuala Lumpur. There may be showers across the country but this is a dry, warm season on the east coast and resorts are busy.
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Myanmar:
The rainy season has arrived across the country making travel difficult and the sea very choppy.
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The Philippines
The wet season is here and the humidity is still high. Showers will be short and heavy.
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Singapore:
July is a hot and relatively dry month on the island but humidity is high so spend as much time as you can in air-conditioned buildings or on the beach.
The Singapore Food Festival comes to town this month.
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Thailand:
A hot summer month across the country. Every region will experience some rain but most of the showers will be brief and there will be plenty of sunshine in between. A good month to visit the beaches of the gulf.
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Vietnam:
A great month for visiting the Vietnamese central coast. The monsoon rains bring showers and high humidity to the north and south but there is still plenty of sunshine between the wet periods. Temperatures are at their summer peak in Hanoi.
The summer solstice festival of Tet Doan Ngo features dragon boat races and the burning of effigies in May or June.
