Hot, damn hot – 10 ways to cope with humidity in Thailand

February to May is the hottest time of the year in most of Thailand. And after the heat comes the rain. Then it’s hot AND humid. Actually it’s usually reasonably humid all through the year. But, whilst it can be a bit of a shock for tourists used to a colder or dry-air climate, it doesn’t take too long to get used to the humidity.

Thing is, it’s a hot climate country and if you come to Thailand you’ll be prepared for hot weather. For people travelling in Thailand for a long time, or people moving here permanently, you DO get used to the humidity.

Humid and healthy

For your health, and in general, having more moisture in the air is a good thing. High humidity can affect people, plants and animals in positive ways.

In places where the humidity levels stay above 80% you can expect it to rain off and on throughout the day. It’s rarely THAT humid in Thailand. In Bangkok the…