Originally Posted by
longleaf
I'm really hoping the weather in SE Asia in October won't ruin my trip. I know weather is unpredictable, but i have read mixed reviews about the amount of rain to expect per day. I have read that it usually just rains for about 1 or 2 hrs./day, then the rest of the day is usually fine, with rain about 3 days/week.
If that is the case it won't bother me so much.
If it rains for 4 hrs./day, 6 days a week, then i might have to pack an inflatable raft, instead of a waterproof jacket.
Early October it is not too bad. Sudden 1-2h late afternoon tropical heavy flash rainstorms are common after a hot day. However end Oct till year end is monsoon season, expect hours of downpour in certain areas. You can check wunderground for previous years trend for places you will be visiting to have a rough idea of the amount of rainfall. In any case, during heavy downpour as such, one could only stay indoors.