DEEP OFF-SEASON IN MAY

May’s off-season brings intense heat and monsoons to Northern Hemisphere tropics/subtropics, and deep winter to parts of the Southern Hemisphere. Despite challenging weather, it offers the lowest prices and fewest crowds.

Main Regions for Deep Off-Season:

Indian Subcontinent & Southeast Asia (Extreme Heat / Onset of Monsoon): Extreme heat or early monsoon rains in areas like India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Southern Vietnam make travel difficult. Singapore and Brunei are hot, humid, and rainy.

African Continent (Extreme Heat / Onset of Rainy Season): West Africa experiences intense heat combined with the start of the rainy season, leading to discomfort and potential road issues.

Americas (Onset of Rainy Season / Hot & Humid): The rainy season begins in Central America and most of the Caribbean, bringing increasing heat, humidity, and daily downpours. Northern South America also sees strengthening rainy seasons with high humidity and consistent rainfall, impacting outdoor activities.

Southern Hemisphere (Deep Winter – specific niche): Antarctica’s expedition cruise season closes in May due to thickening ice, making it inaccessible for tourism.