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Hot Season: March-May (Avg. High 90s°F)
Cool Season: Nov-Feb (Avg. 78°F)
Rainy Season: April-November |
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Thailand has two distinct climate zones: tropical in the south and tropical savanna in the north. |
The northern, and central areas of the country (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai) experience three distinct seasons.
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The hot season from March to May, with temperatures averaging in the upper 90s°F and sporadic rain. |
The cool season, from November to February, has temperatures from the high 70s°F to low 80s°F with infrequent showers. Daily temperatures can drop as low as 60°F in Chiang Mai and 41°F in the hills; very infrequent frost is possible.
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The rainy season from April to November, or even December with average temperatures around 84°F and 90% humidity. While heavy downpours are common, all-day rain is quite rare. From June, daily showers will usually come in late afternoon/ early evening for 3 to 4 hours. Flooded streets are a fact of life, and trekking in the north is not recommended during this time |
The Southern Thai Peninsula (Phuket or Koh Samui) has intermittent showers year-round and daily downpours during the rainy season. Temperatures average in the low 80s°F). Optimal weather on Phuket occurs between November and April, when the island welcomes the highest numbers of travelers. Koh Samui's high season is from February to October. |
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