When it rains
The wet season runs roughly October to December, with October and November the heaviest. Rain often arrives in short, intense bursts rather than constant drizzle, so days are workable if you stay flexible. After the worst storms, the low-lying old town can flood for a few days.
What still works
The rain barely touches the best indoor experiences. A cooking class, a lantern-making session and a covered food tour all run regardless, and a wet old town under lanterns has its own moody charm.
How to plan
Keep beach days and sunrise tours loose, since the sea is rough and skies grey in these months. Build in indoor backups, pack a light rain jacket and waterproof your bag. Our best time to visit guide has the full month-by-month picture.
Beat the rain indoors
A cosy lantern-making class makes a perfect wet-afternoon plan.
Questions fréquentes
Roughly October to December, peaking in October and November. This is also when the river can flood the low-lying old town for a few days at a time after heavy rain.
Yes, if you keep plans flexible. The rain often comes in heavy bursts rather than all day, and indoor activities like cooking classes, lantern-making and food tours work whatever the weather.
The old town sits low by the river and can flood after the heaviest rains, usually in October and November. Floods last a few days and shops adapt, but check conditions if you visit then.
