Best Countries to Visit in May from India (2027)

Best weather in May

1. Vietnam

   • North (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay) Hanoi: 31°/25°C, 220 mm rainVietnam Tourism: best Hanoi Apr-Jun or Sep-Dec; Ha Long Apr-Jun or Sep-Nov; storms can cancel cruises.
   • Central (Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue) Da Nang: 32°/26°C, 109 mm rainVietnam Tourism: Hoi An rainy Sep-Jan, tropical storms from Sep, small floods Sep-Nov.

   Indian passport: e-Visa · 1 new or changed route from India · When to go to Vietnam

   Tet (lunar new year) in early Feb 2027: [Inference] domestic travel peak, some closures.

2. Malaysia

   • East-coast islands (Perhentian, Redang, Tioman) No climate figures in our dataMetMalaysia: NE monsoon (Nov-Mar) brings heavy rain, floods and rough seas to the east coast; Nov-Jan wettest, Jun-Jul driest.

   Indian passport: Visa exemption · When to go to Malaysia

   Chinese New Year early Feb 2027; Hari Raya Aidilfitri ~10 Mar 2027 (Singapore date; Malaysia's own gazette may differ by a day).

3. Indonesia / Bali

   • Bali Bali (Denpasar): 28°/25°C, 115 mm rainBali Provincial Govt: dry season generally Apr-Oct, rainy season Oct-Apr, with Oct and Apr as transition months.

   Indian passport: Visa on arrival / e-VoA · When to go to Indonesia / Bali

   Indian May-June school holidays fall in Bali's dry season.

4. Sri Lanka

   • East coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay) Trincomalee: 33°/27°C, 85 mm rainMet Dept: the NE monsoon (Dec-Feb) rains on the north and east; Tourism SL says the east coast is at its finest May-Sep.

   Indian passport: ETA, free · When to go to Sri Lanka

   Indian May-June holidays suit the east coast and the Cultural Triangle, not the west-coast beaches.

5. Bhutan

   • Paro, Thimphu, Punakha Paro: 20°/11°C, rain not shown (model data unreliable here)Bhutan DoT: monsoon late Jun/Jul to late Sep; Jun-Sep monsoons can disrupt transport (floods, landslides); autumn sunny, festive; winter crisp and clear.

   Indian passport: Entry permit (no visa)

   Paro Tshechu (spring; 29 Mar-2 Apr 2026, tentative); Thimphu Tshechu (21-23 Sep 2026, tentative). 2027 dates: check the DoT calendar.

6. Japan

   • Tokyo, Osaka/Kyoto Tokyo: 24°/15°C, 140 mm rainJNTO: tsuyu runs through June (Hokkaido largely spared); most typhoons form Jul-Oct; Golden Week, Obon (mid-Aug) and New Year are domestic peaks with crowds and full transport.

   Indian passport: Visa required (e-Visa available) · 1 new or changed route from India · When to go to Japan

   Golden Week, Obon, New Year (JNTO).

7. South Korea

   • Seoul, Busan, Jeju Seoul: 24°/14°C, 105 mm rainKTO: spring and fall are best for walking; rainy season late Jun-late Jul; Jun-Oct is typhoon season; winter averages 0-1 C.

   Indian passport: Visa required · South Korea visa for Indians · 1 new or changed route from India · When to go to South Korea

   Seollal 6-9 Feb 2027 and Chuseok 14-16 Sep 2027 (KASI): domestic travel peaks.

Okay, with trade-offs

• Thailand: Bangkok & Central Bangkok: 34°/27°C, 143 mm rain. Best: Nov-Feb.
• Thailand: North (Chiang Mai) Chiang Mai: 34°/25°C, 94 mm rain. Best: Nov-Feb.
• Singapore: Singapore Singapore: 32°/26°C, 164 mm rain. Best: Feb-Mar, Jun-Sep (lowest monthly rain at Changi).
• Vietnam: South (Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong) Ho Chi Minh City: 33°/26°C, 197 mm rain. Best: Dec-Apr.
• Vietnam: Phu Quoc Phu Quoc: 30°/27°C, 315 mm rain. Best: Nov-Apr.
• Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur & west coast Kuala Lumpur: 30°/24°C, 290 mm rain. Best: Jan-Feb, Jun-Jul.
• Malaysia: Langkawi & Penang (northwest) Langkawi: 30°/26°C, 244 mm rain. Best: Jan-Mar.
• Maldives: Male & central atolls Male: 29°/27°C, 251 mm rain. Best: Jan-Mar (dry NE monsoon, 10-11 h sunshine).
• Nepal: Kathmandu, Pokhara Kathmandu: 25°/17°C, rain not shown (model data unreliable here). Best: Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov.

Avoid if you can in May

• Thailand: Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) May-Oct (SW monsoon; 248-340 mm/month in our data). Best instead: Dec-Mar.
• UAE / Dubai: Dubai & Abu Dhabi May-Sep (avg highs 38-42 C in our data). Best instead: Nov-Mar.
• Sri Lanka: West & south coast, hill country (Colombo, Galle, Kandy) May, Oct-Nov (Colombo 359-400 mm in our data). Best instead: Dec-Mar.