Bangkok may have been sizzling hot last week – the kind of heat that makes you wonder if the rainy season took an early holiday – but don’t be fooled. Mother Nature’s got a plot twist ready. The rainy season is far from over and Thailand is set for more wet days and scattered heavy showers until August 15.
According to the Thai Meteorological Department, the monsoon trough is strengthening and will stretch across the North and Northeast, while the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand is also picking up speed. All of this means more rain across the country, with some areas in the East and along the South’s west coast seeing very heavy downpours.
In Bangkok, expect isolated thundershowers – those quick bursts of rain that can turn the streets glossy in minutes. Temperatures will ease down to a comfortable 25-27C at night and climb to a toasty 34-37C during the day.
So what’s the plan for the long holiday? You could stay in, brew a pot of tea and watch the raindrops race down your window with Mum. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, pop out and explore – we’ve got a list of the best things to do with Mum on Mother’s Day. Just make sure your umbrella is your plus-one and your shoes can handle a few puddles.