There is a possibility of typhoons in the central and northern areas from June to November. Carry a lightweight jumper as it can be chillingly cold inside air-conditioned buildings during hot weather. The climate in the north provides a pleasant relief from the dust and heat of the lowland areas to the south. Warm clothes are an absolute necessity from December to February. Wet Season - July and August are the wettest months.
Rainfall is both heavy and prolonged making waterproofs and an umbrella essential.
Typhoons may also strike this area between June and December. The climate in this area is tropical and remains reasonably hot and humid throughout the year. Dry Season - the east coast tends to experience slightly milder temperatures but receives more rainfall than the west during December and January. J anuary is the coolest month of the year, although temperatures rarely fall below 20 o C and May is usually the hottest - the heat and humidity can get quite oppressive at this time. Wet Season - this period is characterised by heavy rainfall and can also suffer from typhoons that rage in from the east.