Climate of Thailand
All of you who are willing to enroll for the 3 / 4 weeks’ TESOL course, must
know that Thailand a hot tropical climate. The ‘hot season’ is mercifully
short - from mid March to late May. As the sun climbs higher in the sky,
daytime temperatures approach 40 degrees C., and humidity increases, making
any exertion difficult. For the TESOL trainees coming here during summer can
be a little humid but for getting a good sun burn, taking the TEFL course
during this season can prove to be helpful.
Northern Thailand has a typical monsoon climate. The ‘wet season’ monsoon
rains start in late May or early June and continue until October.
Temperatures in the lowlands are around 32 degrees C in the mid-afternoon,
falling to a minimum of around 23 degrees C at night. It rains on most days
but rarely continuously. A typical day will dawn bright and sunny, clouds
build up during the afternoon leading to heavy rain for an hour or two,
frequently followed by a sunny evening. In August and September, typhoons
sometimes occur ( although rarely severe ), with heavy rain, thunderstorms
and high winds for three of four days bringing relief to the TEFL trainees
after a humid day. Being in Thailand during the ‘cool season’ from early
November to February may be very comfortable and pleasant for taking the
TEFL classes.
