Geography of Thailand is divided into five regions, the North, the Northeast, Eastern region, Central region and the South. In the Northern peaks you will find beautiful forests full of exotic wildlife and hill tribes. The central plains are known as the “Rice Bowl of Asia”. Bangkok is also located in the central region of Thailand. All across the Northeastern plateau which stretches from the Mekong River border with Laos to the South you will find resplendent beaches and stunning islands which include Phuket and Samui. Thailand boasts some of the most beautiful hotels and resorts in the world. From five-star luxury resorts in tropical islands like Koh Samui to stunning hotels in the heart of Bangkok city, there is a hotel available to fit every person’s budget. The peak season in Thailand is from December to February when it is cool, and off-season is from May to August which is typically the hot season.

Travelling within Thailand is include travelling by bus, taxi, rail, boat, airplanes and even the traditional rickshaws. Whether you are travelling within Bangkok, visiting the beautiful islands or even trying to reach the country’s remotest destinations, you will find well-planned means of transportation which meet everyone’s budget. All the modes of transportation have well-defined and frequent departures to accommodate locals and foreigners alike. You can find all sorts of activities and entertainment in Thailand. From simple sightseeing to adventurous jungle trekking, everything that you can imagine is available for you. Cruises to the various islands of Thailand are very popular as well as island hopping in glass bottom boats. You can do paragliding, wind surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, white water rafting, kayaking or canoeing, cave explorations, mountain biking, visit wineries, fishing, elephant riding and get entertained in the city by watching cultural shows and even take Thai cooking classes.

The cool season runs from December to March, although there’s usually just one week in December when temperatures are actually comfortable. Temperatures dip down to a few centigrade in these months and normal life is affected only a slightly.

The heat begins to increase soon after the New Year and by April or May, it can be almost unbearably hot and humid. One of Thailand’s most celebrated festivals – Songkran, takes place in April and involves lots of water throwing to cool down. Temperatures are at the peak during the months of April and May, and it is very hot and sticky due to the increased sea winds. Later months of the year face a gradual fall in temperature.

The rainy season, which coincides with the European and North American summers, is characterized by heavy downpours and not so favorable for tourists. During the rainy season, there are extremely heavy downpours, but they generally only last for an hour or so in the afternoon. The city annually records a maximum of 340 mm a year. Months of May and June to October experience very heavy rains. The rain cools down the high temperatures and cleans the air nicely that may be unique real relaxing relaxing after heating. With the temperatures touching the peak, the rain is not cold. Most of the times, it can be just like a warm shower.

June to September experiences plenty of sunshine and is much cooler with the temperatures ranging around 24-28° C, but is the season for rain and is really refreshing. This has a lot of advantages like less visitors and better hotel rates. Best time to visit is from October until February when temperature ranges around 25- 28° C with light breezes and only the occasional showers.

Bangkok has a climate determined by three seasons. The seasons are clearly defined. It is winter from November to January, between February to April weather is mostly dry because of summer season and from May to October it is dominated by the southwest monsoon, in which during this time you can experience heavy rains.

During the summer season Bangkok is hot. The average temperatures is around 34º C, however it can often reach 40º C with the humidity levels of 75% which can make unbearable to stay outside. That’s why during this period of time you can rarely see Thai people roaming around on the streets not unlike in any other Asian country. Most especially the month of April because this is the hottest month across the country and it can be almost unbearably hot and humid. However, with this really hot climate- the wonder and strange thing about Bangkok is that your complexion never get tan even you lay under the sun or if it get’s tan it will take a little time and patience. But it is advisable to always bring water with you during summer in Bangkok because once you are under the sun it seem like you are under the largest sauna & you’ll easily get exhausted of heat.

During the rainy season the downpours of rain can be extremely heavy, but generally only last for an hour or so in the afternoon. The average of humidity is under 90% only, with temperatures averaging around 29º C in Bangkok. This season can be described as unpredictable and not the constant downpours of rain like you would expect. With the high temperature the rain is not exactly cold. If you visit Bangkok during this rainy season, you might want to check any activities in Bangkok information about Bankok Travel and Bangkok Services. So, if you are planning to some island time as part of your trip and vacation you can also check on the directories some Bangkok hotels to get started.