When the rains arrive, the afternoon sky turns grey, warm drops drum on tin roofs, and everyone shelters under a stall awning until the sun returns. When the dry months settle in, the same streets fill with open-air evenings, ferries cross calm water, and one island after another invites a swim.
It stays warm all year, with a wet season, a dry season and cooler air once you climb into the highlands, so a rain jacket and a light layer both earn their space. And when a downpour cancels your plans, a Local Friend picks the next stop and turns the detour into the best part of the day.
