Best Time to Visit South Asia

Also known as: Indian Subcontinent

South Asia includes low-lying Indian Ocean destinations like the Maldives alongside the larger island of Sri Lanka, each governed by monsoon cycles that dictate when you should and should not go. The northeast monsoon (December to March) brings dry weather to the Maldives, while Sri Lanka's weather splits between its west and east coasts at different times of year. Getting the timing right is especially important here, because a month's difference can mean the gap between clear skies and heavy daily rain.

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