7 beautiful eastern countries to visit during this monsoon

July and August are peak season in Bali for a reason. While India gets its monsoon, Bali is in the middle of its dry season with clear skies, calm seas, and temperatures around 27 to 31 degrees. According to Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), Bali's dry season runs April to October, making it one of the most reliable summer escapes from India.

Most of Vietnam does get rain during Indian monsoon months, but central Vietnam is different. Da Nang and Hoi An stay largely dry from February to August. As Vietnam's National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting notes, the central coast runs on a separate climate cycle from the north and south, making it usable beach weather while the rest of Asia is wet.

Japan's rainy season, called Tsuyu, ends by mid-July. After that, the country opens into warm, clear summer days ideal for travel. The Japan Meteorological Agency tracks Tsuyu dates annually and consistently shows most of mainland Japan drying out by late July, leaving August as one of the best months to see temples, mountains, and summer festivals with fewer international crowds.

Singapore's southwest monsoon, which runs June to September, sounds worrying but is actually the city's drier window. The Meteorological Service Singapore confirms that July is historically one of Singapore's two driest months of the year. Short afternoon showers are common but rarely disruptive. Great shopping, food, and zero visa hassle make it easy from India.

Same dry season as Bali but far fewer crowds. July and August are ideal for diving around Komodo, spotting dragons, and exploring Lombok's quieter beaches. BMKG's regional climate data shows the Nusa Tenggara island chain stays consistently dry during Indian monsoon months, often with better underwater visibility than any other time of year.

Bhutan does get monsoon rain in July and August, mostly in the afternoons, but the landscapes turn extraordinary. Dzongs surrounded by electric green rice terraces, blooming blue poppies (Bhutan's national flower visible only in July), and near-empty monasteries. The Tourism Council of Bhutan notes that monsoon is the least crowded and most affordable season, with flights from India often 20 to 30 percent cheaper than peak months.

Korea's rainy season, called Jangma, ends by late July. August is warm, festive, and genuinely beautiful, with coastal towns, bamboo forests, and highland tea fields at their greenest. The Korea Meteorological Administration data shows August as a stable, mostly sunny month across most of the peninsula. Direct flights from major Indian cities make it easier than most people think.