What's the Weather Like in Thailand?

The weather is one of the most attractive things about Thailand for foreigners, particularly for those from colder countries. Thailand is hot all year round, although it can be unbearably hot at times. In fact, the capital Bangkok is officially the hottest city in the World.

It's worth mentioning that there is almost no variation between daytime and night time temperatures, making most evenings sultry and warm.

The hottest part of the year is generally from April to June. The winter months of November to March are the coolest but you can hardly describe them as cool. The north of the country has more of a noticeable cool season however and you might occasionally need a very light jacket. Temperatures in the daytime often soar above 40 degrees centigrade, especially on the rural plains and above 30 degrees centigrade is the norm.

Rainy season is mid to late summer/autumn, when city streets can become flooded. However, the Thais are used to this and it doesn't generally disrupt things too much.

In summary, don't pack your winter coat... Do pack your sunglasses.

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