Afghanistan

Best to avoid mid-winter cold and sweltering mid-summer heat.

Bangladesh

November to March most comfortable, least humid, time of year.

Georgia

Muggy summer days and a winter chill but most days are dry.

Kazakhstan

A land of bitter winters and hot summers.

Mongolia

Welcome to steppes of central Asia.

Pakistan

Sub-tropical warmth and occasional downpours. Remember the strength of the sun!

Taiwan

Year-round destination but June to September can get very steamy.

Turkmenistan

Prepare for sweltering heat in summer and winters are less cold than in most other parts of central Asia.

Armenia

We recommend the freshness of spring as best time to visit.

Bhutan

From lush valleys to snowy mountain peaks - many climates rolled into one!

India

From mild winter warmth to stifling heat. Choose your time to visit carefully.

Kyrgyzstan

Spring and autumn are best to avoid extremes of temperature.

Nepal

Autumn and spring best for comfort and sunshine. Now head to the Himalayas.

Russia

Yes it's cold in winter, but the warmth later in the year may surprise you.

Tajikistan

Spring and autumn months are best to avoid sweltering summer heat and the winter chill.

Uzbekistan

Summer heat and winter cold typify this central Asian country. Spring and autumn offer comfortable warmth between the showers.

Azerbaijan

Continental climate on the shores of the Caspian Sea

China

Steamiest heat July and August but winter cold can bite.

Japan

Big country - big seasons. We recommend springtime when Japan blossoms into life.

Macau

Hot, muggy and wet summers to mild winters.

North Korea

Mild summers but harsh winters.

South Korea

Mild summers but harsh winters.

Tibet

The plateau is high, the air is thin and the sun is strong.