Pick a month to see five places that are at their best then, the weather to avoid, and which festivals and holidays affect prices. For a specific country, start with its best-time guide.
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| Month | Highlights |
|---|---|
| January | Hokkaido snow, Chiang Mai cool season, Australian summer |
| February | Sapporo Snow Festival, Taiwan Lantern Festival, Andaman beaches |
| March | Cherry blossoms begin in Japan, Yunnan spring |
| April | Korea cherry blossoms, Dutch tulips |
| May | Korea and Japan in late spring, Bali dry season starts |
| June | Bali, Hokkaido, Scandinavian summer |
| July | Furano lavender, Naadam in Mongolia, the Alps |
| August | Bali, Iceland, the Masai Mara migration |
| September | Europe's shoulder season, Uzbekistan |
| October | Autumn leaves in Korea, Nepal trekking |
| November | Kyoto autumn colours, Yi Peng in Chiang Mai |
| December | Christmas markets, Hokkaido snow |
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Best time to visit Japan, month by month
The best months to visit Japan from Singapore for cherry blossoms, autumn leaves and snow, with the rainy season, typhoons and Japanese holidays to avoid.
Where to travel in January
Snow in Hokkaido, cool dry days in northern Thailand and summer in Australia and New Zealand: the best places to go in January from Singapore.
Where to travel in February
Snow festivals, lantern festivals, dry beaches on the Andaman coast and late summer in New Zealand: where to go in February.
Where to travel in March
Cherry blossom season begins, Yunnan is in spring and Thailand's beaches are still dry: where to go in March from Singapore.
Where to travel in April
Cherry blossoms in Korea and northern Japan, tulips in the Netherlands and spring in Yunnan: where to go in April.
Where to travel in May
Late spring in Korea and Japan, the start of Bali's dry season and shoulder season in Europe: where to go in May.
Where to travel in June
Bali's dry season, early summer in Hokkaido and midnight sun in Scandinavia: where to go in June from Singapore.
Where to travel in July
Lavender in Furano, the Naadam festival in Mongolia and the Alps in summer: where to go in July.
Where to travel in August
Dry season in Bali, summer in the Alps and Iceland, and the wildlife migration in Kenya: where to go in August.
Where to travel in September
Shoulder season in Europe, the end of Bali's dry season and autumn in Central Asia: where to go in September from Singapore.
Where to travel in October
Autumn leaves in Korea and northern Japan, trekking season in Nepal and the colours of Jiuzhaigou: where to go in October.
Where to travel in November
Kyoto's autumn colours, the Yi Peng lantern festival in Chiang Mai and spring in Australia: where to go in November.
Where to travel in December
Christmas markets in Europe, snow in Hokkaido and summer in Australia: where to go in December from Singapore.