Phuket weather update to 15 April 2015

Time for a weather update as finally some rain arrived making air less hot and more pleasant sleeping at night.

Weather was very hot with temperatures during the close to 40 Celsius. Sometime strong wind was carrying fresh air.

Kamala Beach in April 2015

Than around 10th April first few drops of rain, just ten to twenty minutes thunderstorms that left more humidity and hot behind.

We all were looking forward for Songkarn Day and really was on 12 first real storm with rain that lasted enough to cool down the weather

On 13th April again a thunderstorm during late afternoon to help splashing water for Songkran and to refill the water reserves. An again today a nice cool rain just after lunch time

Ready for Songkran Day

Seems this will be the pattern for next few days, must day that it is exactly how should be after the dry period between January and mid April rain is expected

Songkran Day 2015

This doesn't affect all activities in Phuket and soon will be time to enjoy tubing in Kapong with more water in the river

Tubing at Kapong

For some forecast have a look these links
http://www.tmd.go.th/en/province.php?id=75


If like to know how is current weather just ask us, we are happy to reply you

Songkran Day 13 April 2015

What is Songkran day?
The name comes from Sanskrit and in other regions around Asia is the new year day, in all these areas the main religion is Buddhism.
Among Thai people is simply the New Year celebration in Thailand and marks the passage from the hot and dry season to the more humid and rainy Summer. Until the end of 19th century was the official new year day. the Thailand uniformed to rest of the world moving to 1st January, despite this Thai People celebrate the New year on 13th April every Year.

It is most important celebration in Thailand and is public holidays from 13th to 15th April

It is a day to stay together with friends and Family, enjoy food and splash a lot of water each others and to others. The water will refresh people and wash away all bed from past year

Thai People will take all the Buddha out the house and revere them with gently perfumed shower , then start the day, when  visit someone house will be a polite gesture to pour water and flowers on the Buddah of the house

Songkarn day - Thailand

Songkran celebration

When is Songkran in Phuket ?
SongKran is from 13th to 15th April and in some areas even longer, In Phuket Celebration is only on the 13th April, when everyone gather along streets and start splashing from morning to sunset

Easy Day Thailand Team, ready for action

Why is Songkran so special?
Thailand has strong traditions dating back in history and Songkran is considered one of most important day in the year and marks the important passage from dry season to rain.

Splashing time

Being Agriculture a very important part of Thailand life the Songkran Day keeps its importance in people life and is a day for everyone o relax and have fun. It is common to see people splashing Police officers and from them reply with a smile and bit of water too.

Songkran 13 April

Some important things to keep in mind during Songkran celebration:

By tradition the water splashing is between sunrise and sunset.
When dark people will dress then normally and do not except that tourists splash water all night just thinking is fun. To avoid confontrations and problem, just follow the tradition and behave.

It is not allow drink alcohol along the streets and public areas designated for water play, don't complain then if Police come and pick up those that though was just a big pool party.

Dress properly as requested by Thai habits. Songkran isn't world biggest wet shirt competition.

Everyone like drive around and stop at the spots where people splash each other, driver very carefully. Sometime ice is add to water and splashed on riders face...most of times is fun..sometime accidents happen.

Drink and drive is a criminal offense also at Songkran Day.

How to fully enjoy Songkran Day

Find a place where gather with your friends enjoy a BBQ and some beers, play fairly with those like to play splashing each other, don't drive around to avoid accidents.

When sun goes down put all "weapons" away, relax and have a good night sleep, next day is a new year

Sunset at Kamla Beach 

Phuket weather update:

A quick about to let everyone know that weather is fantastic and very hot and seems that will stay like this for all next week, making Songkran perfect.

Phuket Weather in March 2015

About weather in Phuket in March there is not much to say. It Was easy, sun shine, blue sky and very hot. Special second part of march saw temperature raising.

For couple of days was windy making more pleasant stay in the sun, otherwise need to be careful between 12:00 and 16:00 hrs when air temperature is at the top, around 36 Celsius.

Sunset at Patong Beach on 23 March 2015

Few drops of rain didn't help to cool down and now water reserves are at the minimum.

This weather will take us into April when Thailand Summer is very dry and hot, only after Songkran day we should see some serious storm and real rain.

Refresh at Songkran day - Thailand new Year water day

Can compare with weather in Phuket in march 2014

https://easydaythailand.blogspot.com/2014/03/phuket-weather-up-date.html
https://easydaythailand.blogspot.com/2014/03/phuket-weather-update-17th-march-23rd.html

Our suggestion for best things to do in Phuket in March are the early bird tours, these tours leave in the morning with a triple benefit, see the sunrise and enjoy the fresh air in the morning and enjoy best spots before crowd arrives

Bangulaow Bay at Racha yai island at sunrise

We offer the following early birds:

Phi Phi island Early bird tour

Private Island Tour at Sun Rise

With the private island tour early morning will also have the opportunity to see real Phuket life style, people at tropics like to stay sheltered from the Sun during the day so most of life activities are in the morning and then late afternoon till night.

SAFETY DRIVE WARNING IN PHUKET

During March and April short rain falls and storms are normal, when driving a motorbike in Phuket it is better stop and wait for the rain to stop. Just few minutes. This is because roads become very slippery. The rain isn't enough to wash out dust, dirt, oil and salt that covers the road surface and the mixture makes roads like iced.

On holidays take it easy drive slowly, wear your helmet and take it easy

Review - Pam and Russell - Transfers and Phang Nga Bay

HI Francesco
 
Thanks so much for arranging our day out today. We had a really good day and enjoyed going up to Big Buddha and had the best meal in the most beautiful garden and could not believe how reasonable the prices were as well. Definitely rated as our second favourite meal this holiday. We enjoyed Kok Chang and although we come from Africa and are not partial to tamed elephants these elephants were cared for and on our short trek we found an elephant of theirs up in the trees grazing and enjoying freedom.
All in all a very good day and now we are in KL awaiting our flight back to Perth.
Thanks too for arranging our superb day to Phang Nha. The lunch we had their we rated our most favourite and tasty meal. I also loved the coconut sweet treats cooked in banana leaves that we tried with coffee on our way up to Phang Nha, they were delicious.
Your organising definitely made our trip so easy from our airport collection to our ferry pick ups and trip to Phi Phi and getting us back to the airport.

Many thanks

Kind regards

Pam

Review - Jean & Paul - Private Phang Nga Bay Tour

Dear Francesco

Tony & I have just returned from our private tour of the James Bond Island with Bee and Mr Pual.

We have had the most fantastic day and wish you to know that both Bee & Mr Pual were exemplary and looked after us very well indeed.

Bee was very informative about the island and the village on stilts, we also visited a cave temple. Bee is a credit to your company and we thank her for a wonderful day. Everything went according to plan, the long boat, the sea kayak and the lunch, well done, we really enjoyed ourselves.

Kindest Regards

Jean and Tony Kimber 

Phuket Weather February 2015

Weather in February is as expected, clear blue sky. The wind sometime has been bit stronger than normal making air temperature very pleasant.

Bungalow Bay on Valentine day 2015 - Racha Yai Island

Same as the sea that seems to be a bit cooler than usual.

Overall very good, just around Chinese new year (18 to 20 February) a tin line of clouds covered the sun and on 18 night few drops of rain made the night sleep great.

This will be the year of the goat in Chinese Lunar calendar 

The spirti house ready for Chinese New Year

From today all back to normal a strong wind in the morning cleared teh sky and now is a beautiful day.

Loch Palm Golf in Kathu - 20 Feb 2015

Forecasts say that all rest of the month will be "boring' with no rain or wind.

Time to enjoy sea and sightseeing to islands such as Racha Yai, see pictures here below

Patok Bay early morning 15 feb 2015 - Racha Yai island

 Not so good for rafting and tubing as the rivers are very low and dry

 We will back in March with Phuket weather updates