i'm going to thailand in a couple of weeks, i've heard it should be really hot and being a beach bum am happy about this, however recent weather reports have shown thunderstorms over the last week and look to continue. i'm going for 3 weeks, is there a chance i won't come home tanned? also what is thailand like in april, ive read mixed reviews. i will be going to bangkok, phuket, phi phi island and koh pangnon.
2007-03-23 06:44:24 · 8 answers · asked by madein86 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
very hot in april. Went this time last year, stayed in bangkok where it rained about but never dropped below 85 degrees and then ventured to phuket where it didnt rain although some nasty storms were about but never hit us. The temp were on average 95, i would say it would be impossible to go there without getting a tan. I got a tan in koh sumi, took all of 5 minutes in that sun
Have sun and use ALOT of suncream
2007-03-23 10:50:51 · answer #1 · answered by andybing1978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a fine line between getting tanned and well done. April and May are the hottest months and Songkran is just weeks away. I suggest at least a 30SPF sun blocker. If you are not use to the sun here you can get well done in just under an hour on the right day.
Bangkok is roughly 15 degrees north latitude. Compare that to where you live now. The closer to the equator you live the closer to the sun you are. By comaprison, Honolulu is 21 degrees north, San Francisco is about 30 degrees north and Miami about 25 north.
Enjoy the sun but don't ruin your holiday by trying to look like a lobster thats ready to eat....
2007-03-24 17:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by Jim G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in Thailand for 6 years and have travelled all over. April is unbearably hot, the worst month to visit. Been to Koh Phangan over 20 times. very nice. Phuket kinda crappy and overtouristed. Phi-Phi ruined. You're about 20 years too late. Best bets: Similan or Surin island groups if they are open; not sure as they close during monsoon
2007-03-24 04:06:15 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family lives in Bangkok. The hottest month in Thailand is April. Normally, the hottest day of the year is about Apr 27. using sunblock is a good idea if you dont wanna get tan. I always use about 30SPF in Bangkok; however, when I go to the south , I would recommend SPF50 (so ur skin wont be burned). The south of Thailand is very pretty. Have fun there!!!
2007-03-23 08:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by seira 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there are thunderstorms, they will be most likely brief and widely scattered, so, it will not be much of a factor.. the first answer is a nice cultural point. I think you are saying you want to be tanned, but the first respondent thinks you are afraid of getting tanned, - Thais don't like to be dark, so they oft avoid the sun...
2007-03-23 14:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
from one beach bum to another who lives for a few months every year in those areas and its still summer and hot you'll sure get a tan especially in koh pha ngan if your sleeping it off on the beach in the morning after the full moon party
2007-03-23 13:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by paulie_45_45 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your seeing these storms in the northeast not in the south and Bangkok. your come home looking like a lobster.
2007-03-23 11:54:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get tanned alright. Just make sure you are not toasted when you are done.
2007-03-24 07:59:39 · answer #8 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋