Mongolia

According to Countryaah, Mongolia is a huge landlocked country in Eastern Asia. It is more or less between Russia and China with an average altitude of 1500 m. From the taiga in the north to extensive steppes in the central part to deserts in the south (Gobi) there are different types of landscape. Nowhere in the world is more image material taken than here – in a country with over 300 days of sunshine per year and a color spectrum that is second to none. The high mountains are in the western part of the country – in the Altai, where the Kazakhs (mostly Muslims) are at home. Most of the rest of the country’s population follows the Tibetan Buddhist faith. Wide and deserted areas in the west enable the snow leopard, for example, to regain population.

Climate:

Mongolia is a country of extremes. There is a strongly continental climate. The humidity is very low, 80-90% of the precipitation falls from May to September. With over 260 sunny days a year, Mongolia is one of the sunniest countries in the northern hemisphere. Long arctic winters are normal, even in the Gobi desert the snow remains until April. Elsewhere, lakes are frozen until June. Summers are generally warm with an average of + 20 ° C. In the Gobi, however, you have to expect extreme temperatures of over + 40 ° C. As soon as the sun has set, the thermometer shows quite cool and fresh conditions.

Best travel time:

In the months of June to September the wide steppe is wrapped in a lush green. This is the time for round trips and trekking trips. Winter starts in October and lasts until mid-May. From October to April temperatures drop to extremely cold levels and snowstorms sweep across the country. Desert tours through the Gobi Desert should be scheduled in September, before it is too hot. Animal observations (takhis or snow leopards) can best be carried out in March.

Tibet

This is what the Tibetans wish for and greet each other and also the foreign travelers. Due to the geographical conditions, in almost complete isolation from the rest of world events, a completely independent Buddhist-Lamaist high culture developed on the Tibetan plateau over thousands of years. At its head was and is the Dalai Lama, who is revered as God-King. The first European adventurers who managed to penetrate this legendary country reported of deeply religious people, wild nomadic tribes, people whose culture looked like they came from a distant past, of a peaceful but also feudal social structure. That was at the beginning of the 20th century! However, even then the country became the plaything of one of the greatest powers on earth. With the invasion of the People’s Liberation Army in 1951, the tide turned for freedom-loving Tibetans and their country.

Climate:

The highland climate is typical for Tibet, there are very sunny days and the temperatures differ extremely between the north of the country (Tibetan plateau) and the deeper south. The average temperature in Lhasa (southeastern Tibet) is 8 degrees Celsius.

Best travel time:

With the exception of winter, there are opportunities to travel to Tibet all year round. The drier, mild months of September and October are considered to be very cheap for trips to Tibet. For those who have no problem with the high temperatures, May and June are also well suited, as the following months of July and August are very rainy. In November the temperatures drop again before the very cold winter between December and February sets in.

China

According to Bridgat, China is a country located in East Asia. China, the land of the rising sun, impresses with gigantic dimensions and enormous diversity. With a history of over 5000 years, the Middle Kingdom is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. While modernity has long since found its way into the pulsating cities, the traditional way of life can still be found in the villages and small towns. Highlights such as the Great Wall of China, the Imperial Palace as a forbidden city, the Terracotta Army, the Silk Road, the Yangtze cruise or a journey on the sky train from Beijing to Lhasa are famous all over the world. But China has a lot more to offer. Nature lovers can experience the Huangshan Mountains and its bizarre rocky worlds, the Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan, the picturesque karst hill landscape near Guilin, the rice terraces of Longsheng and of course the impressive mountains of the Himalayas on the border with Tibet, impressive landscapes. Let yourself be inspired by the rich historical heritage and discover the different facets in the land of smiles. See AllCityPopulation for country flags of China and other countries in Asia.

Climate:

Due to its expansion, China combines numerous climatic zones. While the summer in most regions of the country is warm to sometimes hot, the winter expresses itself regionally differently: extremely cold in the north and Inner Mongolia as well as in Tibet, much milder in the south and southwest of China. The north-east of the country has a continental climate, dry desert climate determines the west. In Tibet there is a cool mountain climate with temperature extremes, in the east up to the Yangtze a moderate monsoon climate, while the southeast is characterized by subtropical and tropical zones with heavy summer rainfall.

Best travel time:

The optimal travel time for China depends heavily on the respective region and the associated climate zone. Tourists should consider the periods May to June and September / October, as the temperatures are still pleasant at this time and there is hardly any precipitation. In autumn you also bypass the tourist high season. Summer and winter are rather unsuitable for a trip to the north or central China, as extreme temperatures and humid conditions are to be expected. Monsoon rains make the south unattractive between May and September.

 

Pakistan

According to Countryaah, Pakistan is located in Southern Asia. Pakistan is a tremendously diverse and interesting travel destination that unfortunately receives far too little attention in this country. It offers fascinating evidence from all epochs of human history as well as breathtaking landscapes and mighty mountains. The state of Pakistan emerged in 1947 from the predominantly Muslim parts of British India, while the areas with a mainly Hindu population and parts of Kashmir were added to today’s India.

In northern Pakistan, the Hindu Kush, the Karakoram and the Himalayas meet the three highest mountain ranges on earth. In the heavily glaciated Karakoram, north of the Indus, lies the K2, at 8,611 m the highest point in Pakistan and the second highest peak on earth. South of the upper Indus, the country has a small part of the Himalayas with the eight-thousander Nanga Parbat. Five of the world’s 14 eight-thousanders are on Pakistani territory.

Climate:

Pakistan is dominated by a continental subtropical climate, the temperatures change both during the day and during the year. The precipitation also differs from the coast to the lowlands to the high valleys.

Best travel time:

For active tours in the north Pakistani mountains, the European summer from June to mid-September is recommended. Trekking tours are not possible in the transition seasons, but locations near the valley are easy to travel to. Then there will be pleasant temperatures in the rest of Pakistan. The winter, on the other hand, is simply too cold and some regions cannot be reached due to the snowfall.

Maldives

The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, is a chain of islands made up of several atolls and over 1000 islands to the west of Sri Lanka. Of the countless islands, only 220 are inhabited. The islands are overgrown with palm trees and breadfruit trees and are surrounded by endless sandy beaches and idyllic lagoons. The flora and fauna of the sea with its biodiversity and the colorful coral banks is a real Eldorado for divers and snorkelers.

Climate:

Tropical climate with constant warm temperatures between 28 and 31 ° C all year round – that’s the Maldives. There is also a rainy season here, which is between April and mid-October. With water temperatures between 26 and 28 ° C, the islands are a popular travel destination for bathers. On the beach, the continuous mild breeze provides a pleasant cool-down.

Best travel time:

Due to the warm temperatures, the Maldives is a year-round destination. There are a few relatively drier months between late October and February that are popular with diving tourists. The months of April to mid-October are considered unfavorable for a beach holiday because it is then rainy and windy. For diving, however, you can go to the west side of the atolls at exactly this time. Surfers prefer to use the rainy season. B. can also observe manta rays and whale sharks.

Bangladesh

According to Bridgat, Bangladesh is a country located in South Asia. The largest mangrove area on earth, huge rivers in Asia, cultural heritage, ethnic minorities, pulsating markets as well as amiable and happy people – Bangladesh touches and awaits you with a full life, adventure and paths far away from mass tourism!

With the Sundarbans, Bangladesh and India share the largest mangrove forests in the world. The three huge rivers Brahmaputra, Ganges and Megha flow into the Bay of Bengal, which is completely adjacent to the south of Bangladesh. In addition to Myanmar in the southeast, the rest of the country is surrounded by five Indian states. With the capital Dhaka, Bangladesh has one of the fastest growing megacities and with Cox’s Bazar one of the longest beaches in the world.

Climate:

The tropical climate of Bangladesh is influenced by the southwest monsoons. The rainy season, from June to October, the cool season, from November to February, and the hot and dry summer, from March to May, are the three main seasons.

Cyclones can occur in March, April and October.

Best travel time:

The optimal travel time for Bangladesh is in the cooler season after the monsoon rains between November and February. Because of the very humid and hot conditions as well as the massive impediments from the monsoons and tropical storms, travelers should avoid the other months of the year.

Sri Lanka

It is impressive how the island state can inspire with its incredible diversity in relation to its size. Not even as big as Bavaria, Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean offers an indescribable wealth – breathtaking flora and fauna, ancient cultural history and warm people. The landscape ranges from palm-fringed sandy beaches to the rainforest to the highlands and the dry plains. The former Ceylon was considered one of the centers of ancient Buddhism. Today the country is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic nation in which, in addition to Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are major religions. According to AllCityPopulation, the biggest city of Sri Lanka is Colombo with a population of 752,993.

Climate:

The climate in Sri Lanka is mainly influenced by two monsoons. The south-west monsoon brings intense rainfall to the south-west and west coast from mid-May to the end of September, while the east and north-east of Sri Lanka remain dry during this time. In the east and northeast, the rainy season is between October and mid-April. The central mountain region is considered a climate divide.

Best travel time:

Due to the opposite monsoon seasons on the east and west coast, Sri Lanka can be visited all year round. The months between May and September are ideal for the east of the island. If you travel to the west and south of Sri Lanka to swim, you should choose the period between December and April. Thanks to its consistently warm temperatures, the north is an attractive travel destination almost all year round; the probability of rain only increases in November and December. If you want to travel the entire island, you should especially choose the transitional months between dry and rainy seasons.

Bhutan

Bhutan is a country with a fascinating landscape and culture. The small (last) Himalayan kingdom offers its visitors a multitude of sights and a great diversity of nature. The cultural heritage of this country is immense and far from fully explored. Through centuries of isolation and the restriction of entry possibilities, the Bhutanese culture has been able to remain almost unadulterated. The government of Bhutan is pursuing the course of soft quality tourism to protect the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the country. The preservation of nature is also one of the main concerns of the Bhutanese government. The country is listed in the top 10 top quality travel destinations in the world. A trip to Bhutan is a unique travel experience!

Climate:

The climate in Bhutan is very different due to the different altitudes in the individual parts of the country. While the south has a subtropical to tropical climate with high temperatures and abundant rainfall during the monsoons, the valleys of central Bhutan have a moderate climate with cool winters and warmer summers. In the high mountains, the winters are extremely severe and the summers are rather cool.

Best travel time:

The best travel time is the relatively dry periods between March and May and from mid-September to mid-November: Then spring beckons with blooming carpets of flowers and autumn offers a very good view of the white peaks against a deep blue sky. Due to the heavy rainfall, one should avoid the monsoon season in the months of June to August.

Armenia

According to Countryaah, Armenia is a landlocked country in western Asia and, together with Georgia and Azerbaijan, forms the threshold to Asia. The country located in the Lesser Caucasus is today only a “remnant” of the once huge settlement area of ​​the Armenians, which extended over large areas of Anatolia and Northern Persia. Today less than 1/3 of the ethnic Armenians live in the mother country. With the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, Armenia gained its independence. The capital of the country is Yerevan. Due to its visa-free regime and great hospitality, Armenia has an increasing number of tourists. Find more details about the country in our Caucasus brochure.

Climate:

The mean altitude of the country is 1800 m and 90% of the area is above 1000 m. Overall, the climate here is continental, with hot, dry summers and cold winters with little snow. The two surrounding seas, the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea, ensure a climatic balance and prevent even greater temperature fluctuations. Due to the differences in altitude in the individual provinces, there are small local microclimates.

Best travel time:

The best time to travel to Armenia is from the beginning of May to the end of October with warm, sunny days and mild nights. The winter is very cold in many places. The months of February to mid-April are suitable for ski tours and winter sports in the mountains.

Georgia

According to Bridgat, Georgia is a country located in West Asia. Georgia offers a multitude of different landscapes in a very small space. And the Georgians themselves are a proverbial hospitable people, whose culinary magic was legendary in Soviet times. Like Armenia, Georgia also has an eventful history. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the country gained its independence. Georgia is slowly regaining its position as the former center for tourism in the USSR. With its high mountains, the Black Sea coast and its wine-growing areas, it attracts more and more tourists and globetrotters. Visa-free travel and good connections to Europe point the way in the tourism industry. Find more details about the country in our Caucasus brochure.

Climate:

Georgia offers a wide range of vegetation zones with a subtropical climate on the Black Sea coast, an alpine climate in the High Caucasus and a continental climate in the semi-desert in the east of the country. Relatively mild winters and warm, long summers with high humidity are typical of the coast. In the mountains, on the other hand, the climate is comparable to that of our Alps.

Best travel time:

Hikers and mountaineers come to the Caucasus from June to mid-September. Culture lovers visit Georgia between May and mid-October. However, the summers are very hot in the lower elevations. Winter sports fans go to the winter sports areas from April to mid-May. The annual grape harvest takes place from mid-August to October. This period forms the high season for tourism.

Saudi Arabia

Climate:

Saudi Arabia is one of the driest and hottest countries on earth. The low rainfall is even lower in the interior of the country, in the Rub-al-Khali desert it often does not rain for years. The desert climate causes striking differences in temperatures. Accordingly, maximum values ​​of 50 degrees Celsius are reached in summer, while night temperatures can drop to below zero, especially at high altitudes in the mountains. On the coast of the Red Sea there are summer temperatures of up to 45 degrees, which feel uncomfortably humid due to the high humidity (up to 80%). Even in the winter months, temperatures of up to 30 degrees can be reached during the day.

Best travel time:

Due to the extremely high temperatures of up to 40 degrees in summer, the winter months from November to February are recommended for trips to Saudi Arabia. Then the daytime temperatures average between 23 and 27 degrees, the nights can be significantly cooler.

United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates are scenically and culturally fascinating. With its artificial island, opulent hotels and buildings, it has a strong recognition value. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, is the second largest city in the country and an important industrial and cultural center. The country borders with Saudi Arabia and Oman. In addition to the magnificent Abu Dhabi or Dubai, the 7 other Emirates are also worth seeing. For example, Fujairah, located on the coast, where you will find first-class snorkeling and diving conditions, or Ras-al-Khamiah with its excellent terrain slopes and hiking routes in the wild Hajar Mountains. See AllCityPopulation for country flags of United Arab Emirates and other countries in Middle East.

Climate:

Subtropical, hot and dry desert climate is typical for the United Arab Emirates. In the warmer and dry months between May and October, maximum temperatures of 40-50 ° C are possible, in the second half of the year they still reach 22-30 ° C, whereby the nights in the desert can be very cold. Both in winter and at the beginning of summer, the country is covered by the sandy and dusty northwest wind Shamal. The coast of the Emirates has an extremely high humidity of up to 90%.

Best travel time:

The period between November and April can be regarded as particularly suitable. In the other half of the year, the intense radiation from the sun, high temperatures and the humid conditions in the country make traveling in the United Arab Emirates difficult.

Israel

So small and yet so multifaceted. The Holy Land is a melting pot of nations and the center of the three great world religions. But Israel’s geographic diversity is also impressive. It is bordered by three seas: the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and the Dead Sea.

Climate:

The climate can be roughly divided into two parts, the Negev desert in the south and the north of the country. The north has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild, humid winters. The daytime temperatures in summer can reach up to 30 ° C and high humidity. In contrast, the Negev and Jordan Valley have a desert climate. Rain falls here very little or never. The nights in the desert are quite cool whereas the heat between March and October often reaches 40 ° C.

Best travel time:

Israel can be visited at any time of the year. However, temperatures in most regions are mildest in spring from March to May and in autumn from September to October.

Oman

Oman shows itself as a country from 1001 nights: the oldest market in Oman in Muscat, the most beautiful mountain village Misfat al-Ibriyin, the highest mountain Jebel Shams, the oldest and largest fortress in Bahla (UNESCO) and the contrasting Wahiba desert are there just some of the highlights the Arab country has to offer. The diversity and beauty of the Omani landscape, characterized by rugged mountains and lush green wadis, springs with crystal clear water, picturesque adobe villages, extensive terraced fields and endless dune formations deepen this impression and make Oman an exclusive travel destination.

Climate:

Northern summer temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius and, on the other hand, mild winters characterize the subtropical climate of Oman. The interior is characterized by a desert climate and hot summers of up to 50 degrees. In the south, the average tropical temperatures reach around 30 degrees in summer.

Best travel time:

The winter months with less precipitation between November and mid-March are recommended for trips to Oman, in contrast to the humid and hot summer months, pleasant temperatures of around 25 degrees prevail.

Uzbekistan

When one speaks of the Silk Road, one often has images of the oasis cities of Khiva, Bukhara or Samarkand in mind. The Central Asian interior is embedded in almost 2/3 of the Kyzylkum desert. Fertile plains can be found in the Fergana Valley, in the far east of the country. The two largest rivers in the country are the Amur Darya and the Syr Darya. The environmental catastrophe at the Aral Sea can be traced back to the massive diversion of water from the two rivers to manage oases. Uzbekistan is a country for culture enthusiasts. Nowhere in Central Asia are there so many monumental structures and blue domes as in Uzbekistan. A very well developed tourist infrastructure makes traveling through the country very pleasant. The world famous Registan of Samarkand is the symbol of the country. Tashkent, the capital,

Climate:

Uzbekistan has a strictly continental climate. The summers are extremely hot but dry, which makes peaks above 50 degrees bearable. Winters are dry and very cold.
Rain only falls in the spring and autumn months.

Best travel time:

The classic cultural tours usually take place between April and early June and between mid / late August and late October. Then it is not too hot for a tour of the historic old towns. Overland trips through the desert are then also not too strenuous. Nevertheless, you can also travel to the country in the winter months. On the other hand, the warmer and dry summer months of July and August are suitable for hikes and excursions in the rather unknown Uzbek mountains.

Turkmenistan

According to Countryaah, Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia and was a Soviet Socialist Republic until independence in 1991. About 95% of the country’s area is taken up by the Karakum Desert. Little is known about the country itself to this day. News and information almost never get outside. The capital Ashgabat is an oasis in the truest sense of the word. All of the country’s ministries and important banks are located here. This city is bursting with splendor. The country shows its enormous wealth here.

Climate:

In Turkmenistan there is a continental climate everywhere with extremely hot summers and very cold winters. Due to the low humidity, temperatures above 55 degrees can still be tolerated. There are significant temperature differences between day and night and from season to season.

Best travel time:

In Turkmenistan, the spring months of April and May and autumn between September and mid-November are recommended for tours. The hot summer and very cold winter months are unfavorable for traveling overland. The blooming desert makes spring especially attractive as a travel period.

Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is located in the high mountains of the Tienshan, the highest peaks of which reach over 7000 m. The border with China also runs across the 7,439 m high Pik Pobedy, the highest mountain in the country and the second highest peak in the former USSR. In the south of Kyrgyzstan rise the Alai and Transalai mountains and the foothills of the Pamir. Overall, more than 50 percent of the state’s area is higher than 2500 m. After all, glaciers and permanent snow cover three percent of the country’s area. Issyk Kul is the largest lake in Kyrgyzstan. The population is mainly concentrated in the Tschüi valley in the north and the Fergana valley in the south as well as around the large lake Issyk Kul. The southern end of the country is formed by the Alai mountain range with Pik Tandykul (5544 m) as the highest peak. The Naryn, Tschüi and Talas are among the most important rivers in the country. Up to an altitude of 1500 m, the land consists of steppe, which, however, has been made arable through extensive irrigation systems. From 1500 m, alpine meadows and pastures dominate, which reach up to the snow fields and glaciers. The forests are located at altitudes of 1500 to 4000 m above sea level. NN and are home to about 120 tree and shrub species. With only four percent forest area, Kyrgyzstan is one of the least forested countries in Asia. According to AllCityPopulation, the capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek with a population of 976,734.

Climate:

The climate of Kyrgyzstan is characterized by dry and continental hot summers and cold winters. The daily temperature fluctuations are significant. In the south of the country, temperatures of 45 ° C are measured in summer, while temperatures can drop to minus 18 ° C in winter. The sunny weather is typical (247 sunny days per year!). The amount of precipitation varies between 100 ml and 1000 ml. Heavy snowfalls occur especially in January, but February is already milder again.

Best travel time:

Kyrgyzstan has a continental dry climate with very cold winters and dry, hot summers. Spring and autumn are best for visiting the lower elevations of Kyrgyzstan. The months of April and May ensure a blooming season across the country. In September and October, however, is harvest time, during which the markets are filled with fresh fruit and vegetables and the forests are colored in autumn. At both times the temperatures are pleasant in contrast to the hot summers and cold winters. In turn, the months of July and August are best suited for hiking and trekking tours in the high mountains. The average temperatures are then around 20 to 25 ° C and even above 3,000 m, mostly up to 15 ° C. In winter, snowfalls make many mountain regions inaccessible. In the lowlands it is bitterly cold. However, if you want to go to Kyrgyzstan for skiing, you should come during the long and snowy ski season from December to April.

Tajikistan

According to Bridgat, Tajikistan is a high mountain country in Central Asia. More than half of the country’s area is at an altitude of 3000 m or higher. Tajikistan has borders with Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China and Afghanistan. The mighty Pamir with peaks over 7000 meters dominates the east of the country. The land is rich in water, but due to the relief, only a few areas can be used for agriculture. Tajikistan is becoming more and more the focus of trekkers, mountaineers and adventurers. Highlights are undoubtedly the Fan Mountains in the east as well as the Pamir and Pamir Highway.

Climate:

The climate is extremely continental (cold winters and hot summers). Tajikistan is also characterized by large differences in altitude, which in turn causes different climatic zones. The mountain valleys in the Pamirs are more or less cut off from the rest of the country in the winter months. In the lower parts of the country it can get very hot in summer. 45 degrees or more are not uncommon in July and August.

Best travel time:

The cities of Dushanbe, Khudjand and Pendschikent can be easily visited from April. Tours there are also possible from October to mid-November. Generally in summer too, but then it’s incredibly hot. You can drive on the Pamir Highway from May, but you always have to expect extreme weather conditions. There can still be a lot of snow on the passes. The autumn storms set in in the Pamir highlands as early as October and it can get uncomfortable. Mountain tours in the high mountains can only be carried out from mid-June to mid-September. Good equipment and clothing are essential for any trip to Tajikistan.