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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 4:06 pm
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advice on weather?
i am planning a trip to Bali, Phuket, and Siem Reap next summer and was curious if anyone knew the best time to hit SE Asia. i am leaning on Early June '08, but i can change it if there is a problem with rain...

thanks in advance for any help...
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 6:39 pm
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In Thailand (BKK), the dry season is roughly November - March. By May, the hotels in island areas are already lowering their rates for "rainy season" - by July, it is getting pretty wet.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 6:43 pm
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I was in Bangkok and Phuket this year in May and last year in early June. The weather was very HOT and HUMID. We didn't see much rain on either trip - maybe a wet afternoon here and there - mostly sun. I would recommend Oct - Jan for more temperate weather...
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 2:07 pm
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hey all...thanks so much for the responses!!! might have to go earlier than later...soooo in need of a vaca...
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 3:26 pm
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Late Dec. to early Jan. is best for less rain, lower humidity, lower temp. You will also have the most tourists around.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 1:04 pm
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Which beach would have the best weather in early November?
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 5:01 am
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Originally Posted by Seeksreal
Which beach would have the best weather in early November?
The Andaman Sea side is the driest this time of year (Phuket/Krabi). Gulf of Thailand will be very wet.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 8:00 am
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krabi vs. phiphi vs. kao lak vs. samui
My husband and I will be in Thailand for most of August. We are hoping to hit the beaches for 5-7 days. Samui seems beautiful but the prices are quite high. Are the andaman towns/areas really horrendous this time of year?
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