Weather News
The latest storm alerts, climate events, and severe weather explainers from around the world, updated as new stories break.
What You Will Find Here
This page collects RainyMap’s weather news coverage alongside practical explainers on the science behind storms, rain radar, and lightning. New articles are added regularly, and each one links back to a live rain map so you can check current conditions for yourself rather than just reading about them after the fact.
Best Time to Visit Hong Kong: Cool Season vs. Summer Heat and Typhoons
The best time to visit Hong Kong is October-December, clear and comfortable, unlike the hot, humid,…
Best Time to Visit the Philippines: Dry Season vs. Typhoon Season
The best time to visit the Philippines is January-April, cool, dry, and typhoon-free, unlike the hot…
Best Time to Visit South Korea: Four Seasons vs. the Summer Monsoon (Jangma)
The best time to visit South Korea is September-November, mild with peak foliage, unlike the sweltering,…
Best Time to Visit Singapore: Two Monsoons and the Lightning Capital of the World
The best time to visit Singapore is February-April, the driest stretch between two monsoons, unlike the…
Best Time to Visit Bangkok: Cool Season vs. Heat and Monsoon Rain
The best time to visit Bangkok is November-February, the cool, dry season, unlike the extreme heat…
Best Time to Visit New York City: Shoulder Seasons vs. Summer Heat and Winter Storms
The best time to visit New York City is April-June or mid-September to early November, mild…
Best Time to Visit Nepal: Trekking Seasons vs. Monsoon Season
The best time to visit Nepal is October and November, when the monsoon has cleared and…
Best Time to Visit Tokyo: Cherry Blossoms vs. Typhoon Season
The best time to visit Tokyo is late March-April for cherry blossoms or November for autumn…
Best Time to Visit Bali: Dry Season vs. Wet Season
The best time to visit Bali is May through September, the heart of the dry season,…
Best Time to Visit Seychelles: Northwest Monsoon vs. Southeast Trade Winds
The best time to visit Seychelles is April-May and October-November, when trade winds fall calm on…
Best Time to Visit Phuket: Dry Season vs. Monsoon Rains
The best time to visit Phuket is November through April, when skies are clear and the…
Hundreds of Cobras Escape a Flooded China Snake Farm as Typhoon Maysak Kills 39
Two breached reservoirs washed away a commercial snake farm in Guangxi, China, releasing roughly 900 snakes…