In the world of travel, the term’ monsoon’ can often induce furrowed brows and muttered curses. That’s why it’s good to know what’s up with this monsoon season in Thailand. If you play it right, you can turn those rainy-day blues into an awesome adventure.
When is the rainy season in Thailand?
Thailand’s climate is shaped by two predominant monsoons: the southwest and northeast monsoons. Originating from the Indian Ocean, the southwest monsoon carries moist air in a north-easterly direction across Thailand from the Andaman Sea. This moist air fills the space left by the rising warm air over the Southeast Asian mainland. The southwest monsoon typically swings into action from May to October and ushers in the rainy season for most of Thailand. However, the rainy season officially…
