Summertime is very hot for everyone. The hot weather starts around March and goes on to April. In April, the temperatures can go up to the 40 °C . Many people like to go to the beach to sunbathe in summer. Songkran day, Thai traditional New Year, is the popular festival that starts on April 13 every year and lasts for 3 days. People throw water to each other. It is really fun and everyone is very happy.