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Thailand enjoys a tropical climate that is typically high in both humidity and temperature with an important feature being the monsoons. Anyone who is traveling to this land needs to know about the climate so as to make their journey more comfortable. The months of April and May are the hottest and even the locals complain about the searing heat of summer. The South west monsoons arrive in June bringing some relief to the parched earth. This season continues till the end of October with intermittent bursts of rain. The months from November till the end of February is a little more pleasant than the rest of the seasons with a decrease in the levels of humidity and cool breezes blowing from the North East. This is the best time to visit Thailand as the weather is just fine and absolutely suitable for touring. Thailand climate can be divided into three main seasons. The climatic conditions that are prevalent in the north are favored greatly by the Thais as it is comfortably cool. With the temperatures remaining 3to 5 degrees lower than the rest of Thailand. Winter- The temperatures in the mountainous regions are lower than the Chiang Mai city and tourists should bring adequate clothing to brace against the cold. The temperatures at night can drop to as low as 2 degrees in the cold season. Monsoons-There is hardly any rainfall in the months between May to September. Continuous rainfall is rare and the north differs to a great extent from the central and the southern parts of Thailand. A large part of the country during the monsoons suffers from flash floods especially in the central, north and the north eastern regions. The monsoons are the best season for river activities like rafting. The monsoon season is brief but the downpours are heavy. Summer- the country is the hottest between the months of March and May and the heat is really scorching. Temperatures range from 32 degrees to 35 degrees. Bangkok is especially hot with temperatures rising to as high as 35 degrees. If you are traveling from the west you will surely not find a cold season. Thailand climate may just be a little cooler than hot or just drier than the weather being absolutely humid. For such weather conditions cottons are the best option. You can also buy these locally at cheap prices. The tropical sun is fierce and so a wide brimmed hat and a good sunscreen lotion would be of great help.
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