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Thailand lies just south of the
Tropic of Cancer, within the tropical monsoon zone of Southeast
Asia, and enjoys a warm mild climate throughout the year.
Roughly divided, there are three
seasons: the cool season
(Nov.-Feb.), the hot season (Apr-May), and the rainy season
(Jun.-Oct.). Average temperatures are about 29° C, ranging in
Bangkok from 35° C in April to 17° C in December. The northern
region can be a bit cooler during the cool season, so visitors
are advised to pack a sweater or light jacket at this time.
Closer to the equator, the southern peninsula of Thailand has
little seasonal variation in climate with rain almost everyday.
The best time to travel to Thailand is when the weather is
cooler during mid-October to early March. It's OK to visit
off-season too as the temperature is generally moderate
throughout this period and there are always lots of festivals
and activities all-year-round. |
