Thai name: Makham wan
Season: December to March
The fruit is, as the name suggests, a sweet variety of a fruit generally associated with an acid taste. After being peeled it is generally eaten fresh, though boiled in water it also makes a refreshing juice. Other, more sour varieties of tamarind are used in various cooked dishes for flavoring.
Average temperatures are consistent year-round. Average highs range from 29°C (84°F) to 33°C (91°F); average lows range from 23°C (73°F) to 26°C (79°F).