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Located close to the Equator, and with approximately one-fifth of the country's area covered in rainforest, Thailand's climate centers around the monsoon season (July to November) and is both hot and humid.

The length of the country, however, means that the climate and weather can vary dramatically - depending on whether you are in the north, center, or south (the three climatic zones).

Those who live in the center or north of Thailand can expect three seasons per year:

- Winter (November/December to February)
- Hot (March to June)
- Rainy (July to October/November)

Those living in the south of Thailand normally only experience two seasons:

- Rainy (July to January)
- Hot (February to June)

Average temperatures and rainfall in Thailand:

Season	Temperature (Centigrade)	Rainfall (MM)
Winter	15 - 30	20 - 50
Hot	23 - 35	90 - 130
Rainy	24 - 30	310 - 330

Three overriding facts sum up Thailand's climate:

1. the north is colder than anywhere else;
2. the east is drier and hotter than anywhere else; and
3. the south is wetter than anywhere else.

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