An annually recurring period in tropical and subtropical regions characterized by heavy and long-lasting rainfall.
example
In Thailand dauert die Regenzeit von Juni bis Oktober.
In Thailand, the rainy season lasts from June to October.
Usage tips
Compound word
The word is simple in structure and is made up of 'der Regen' (rain) and 'die Zeit' (time/season). So it literally means 'the time of rain'.
EXAMPLE
Wir planen unsere Reise bewusst außerhalb der Regenzeit.
We are deliberately planning our trip outside the rainy season.
Geographic context
The term 'Regenzeit' (rainy season) is used almost exclusively for the climate in tropical and subtropical regions. It is not used for a longer rainy period in Europe.
EXAMPLE
In Costa Rica ist die Natur während der Regenzeit besonders grün.
In Costa Rica, nature is especially green during the rainy season.
Typical collocations
Common formulations describe the beginning, duration, or end of this period. Typical phrases are 'die Regenzeit beginnt' (the rainy season begins), 'die Regenzeit endet' (the rainy season ends), or 'während der Regenzeit' (during the rainy season).
EXAMPLE
Während der Regenzeit sind viele Straßen unpassierbar.
During the rainy season, many roads are impassable.