About Asia
The largest continent with ancient civilizations and modern wonders
Asia in numbers
Area
44,579,000 km²
Countries
48
Population
4,780 million
Highest point
Mount Everest, 8,849 m
Lowest point
Dead Sea, -430 m
Tourists per year
316 million
Time zones
UTC+2 to UTC+12
Sources: UN WPP, UNWTO and national statistics offices. Figures are rounded.
Largest countries by area
- 1.Russia (Asian part)13,100,000 km²
- 2.China9,596,961 km²
- 3.India3,287,263 km²
- 4.Kazakhstan2,724,900 km²
- 5.Saudi Arabia2,149,690 km²
- 6.Indonesia1,904,569 km²
Most visited countries
- 1.China65 million
- 2.Japan37 million
- 3.Thailand35 million
- 4.Saudi Arabia27 million
- 5.Malaysia25 million
- 6.United Arab Emirates22 million
Most popular attractions
Great Wall of China
China
~10 million visitors/yr
Taj Mahal
India
~6.5 million visitors/yr
Angkor Wat
Cambodia
~2.2 million visitors/yr
Burj Khalifa
United Arab Emirates
~2 million visitors/yr
Grand Palace
Thailand
~8 million visitors/yr
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Japan
~9 million visitors/yr
Live toplists in Asia
Warmest, coldest and driest places right now, based on our latest readings.
Updated: 2026-09-20 09:30 UTC · Reused from our cached live weather pool — no extra API calls.
Climate in Asia
Long-term normals 1991–2020 per climate zone — not a point forecast.
The largest continent holds nearly every climate on earth: monsoon-driven tropics in the south and southeast, desert belts across the southwest, high-altitude cold in the Himalayas and bitter Siberian winters in the north.
Climate zones
Tropical monsoon
Thailand, Vietnam, India
- Monthly average, coldest–warmest
- 24°C – 33°C
- Annual precipitation
- 1900 mm
- Best time to go
- Nov–Mar
Arid desert
UAE, Saudi Arabia
- Monthly average, coldest–warmest
- 18°C – 41°C
- Annual precipitation
- 90 mm
- Best time to go
- Nov–Mar
Humid subtropical
Japan, eastern China
- Monthly average, coldest–warmest
- 5°C – 29°C
- Annual precipitation
- 1500 mm
- Best time to go
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Highland & subarctic
Nepal, Mongolia, Siberia
- Monthly average, coldest–warmest
- -20°C – 20°C
- Annual precipitation
- 400 mm
- Best time to go
- Jun–Sep
Season calendar
A green month is a good month to travel in that climate zone.
| Climate zones | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical monsoon | Jan: Best time to go | Feb: Best time to go | Mar: Best time to go | Apr: – | May: – | Jun: – | Jul: – | Aug: – | Sep: – | Oct: – | Nov: Best time to go | Dec: Best time to go |
| Arid desert | Jan: Best time to go | Feb: Best time to go | Mar: Best time to go | Apr: – | May: – | Jun: – | Jul: – | Aug: – | Sep: – | Oct: – | Nov: Best time to go | Dec: Best time to go |
| Humid subtropical | Jan: – | Feb: – | Mar: Best time to go | Apr: Best time to go | May: Best time to go | Jun: – | Jul: – | Aug: – | Sep: – | Oct: Best time to go | Nov: Best time to go | Dec: – |
| Highland & subarctic | Jan: – | Feb: – | Mar: – | Apr: – | May: – | Jun: Best time to go | Jul: Best time to go | Aug: Best time to go | Sep: Best time to go | Oct: – | Nov: – | Dec: – |
Countries(49)
Afghanistan
Ancient Silk Road, Hindu Kush mountains, rich history
Armenia
Ancient monasteries, Mount Ararat views, wine heritage
Azerbaijan
Land of fire, Caspian coast, ancient heritage
Bahrain
Pearl diving heritage, modern skyline, island charm
Bangladesh
Mangrove forests, river deltas, rich textile heritage
Bhutan
Himalayan kingdom, Gross National Happiness, Tiger's Nest
Brunei
Oil-rich sultanate, golden mosques, rainforest
Cambodia
Angkor Wat, ancient Khmer empire, tropical beaches
China
Great Wall, Forbidden City, ancient civilization, and modern megacities.
Georgia
Caucasus mountains, ancient wine culture, and stunning monasteries.
India
Taj Mahal, diverse cultures, spiritual heritage, and incredible cuisine.
Indonesia
Bali paradise, Komodo dragons, thousand islands, and diverse cultures.
Iran
Persian heritage, ancient Persepolis, and stunning mosques.
Iraq
Ancient Mesopotamia, Babylon ruins, and Kurdish mountains.
Israel
Holy Land sites, Dead Sea, vibrant Tel Aviv, and ancient Jerusalem.
Japan
Ancient temples, Mount Fuji, cutting-edge technology, and exquisite cuisine.
Jordan
Petra wonder, Wadi Rum desert, Dead Sea, and ancient history.
Kazakhstan
Vast steppes, modern Nur-Sultan, and Silk Road heritage.
Kuwait
Modern cityscape and rich oil heritage.
Kyrgyzstan
Mountain paradise with yurt stays and nomadic culture.
Laos
Buddhist temples, Mekong River, and laid-back Luang Prabang.
Lebanon
Ancient Baalbek, Mediterranean coast, and vibrant Beirut.
Macau
Macau: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Malaysia
Petronas Towers, rainforests, multicultural cuisine, and stunning Borneo.
Maldives
Overwater villas, pristine beaches, coral reefs, and crystal-clear lagoons.
Mongolia
A vast landlocked country known for steppes, nomadic culture, and the Gobi Desert.
Myanmar
A Southeast Asian nation with ancient temples, diverse ethnicities, and golden pagodas.
Nepal
Mount Everest, Himalayan trekking, Buddhist temples, and ancient culture.
North Korea
A secretive East Asian nation known for its isolation and unique political system.
Oman
An Arabian Peninsula nation with dramatic landscapes, forts, and traditional souks.
Pakistan
A South Asian country with diverse landscapes from Himalayas to Arabian Sea.
Palestine
A Middle Eastern territory with ancient holy sites and rich cultural heritage.
Philippines
An archipelago nation with thousands of islands, beaches, and vibrant culture.
Qatar
A wealthy Gulf nation known for modern architecture, museums, and hosting major events.
Saudi Arabia
The birthplace of Islam with holy cities Mecca and Medina and vast deserts.
Singapore
Garden city, Marina Bay, multicultural hub, and world-class dining.
South Korea
K-pop culture, ancient palaces, modern Seoul, and beautiful temples.
Sri Lanka
Tea plantations, ancient temples, tropical beaches, and wildlife.
Syria
A Middle Eastern nation with ancient cities like Damascus and Aleppo.
Taiwan
An East Asian island known for night markets, temples, and stunning mountain scenery.
Tajikistan
A Central Asian nation with Pamir Mountains and ancient Silk Road heritage.
Thailand
Golden temples, tropical beaches, Thai cuisine, and the vibrant capital Bangkok.
Timor-Leste
A young Southeast Asian nation with mountain landscapes and Portuguese colonial heritage.
Turkey
Turkey bridges Europe and Asia, offering an extraordinary blend of cultures, cuisines, and history. From the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and the turquoise coast of the Mediterranean, Turkey enchants every traveler.
Turkmenistan
A Central Asian nation with ancient Silk Road cities and Karakum Desert.
UAE
Dubai luxury, Abu Dhabi culture, desert safaris, and futuristic architecture.
Uzbekistan
A Central Asian nation with Silk Road cities like Samarkand and Bukhara.
Vietnam
Ha Long Bay, ancient temples, vibrant street food, and rich history.
Yemen
An Arabian Peninsula nation with ancient cities, unique architecture, and rich heritage.
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Turkey
Turkey bridges Europe and Asia, offering an extraordinary blend of cultures, cuisines, and history. From the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and the turquoise coast of the Mediterranean, Turkey enchants every traveler.
Yemen
An Arabian Peninsula nation with ancient cities, unique architecture, and rich heritage.
Bhutan
Himalayan kingdom, Gross National Happiness, Tiger's Nest
Laos
Buddhist temples, Mekong River, and laid-back Luang Prabang.
Kyrgyzstan
Mountain paradise with yurt stays and nomadic culture.
Armenia
Ancient monasteries, Mount Ararat views, wine heritage