Best time to visit Thailand
Thailand’s tropical climate means it can be visited year round, but do plan your route according to the weather.![]()
You can still vacation here during the rainy season, but more remote areas may become inaccessible. Sun seekers should also be aware that southern Thailand experiences monsoons – although the good news is that the seasons are staggered on the east and west coasts, so as long as you do your research you’ll find a sunny beach somewhere.
In general, the best time to visit Thailand is from November-February. It’s dry but not too hot, and you’ll be more likely to catch one of Thailand’s many vibrant festivals.
In general, the best time to visit Thailand is from November-February. It’s dry but not too hot, and you’ll be more likely to catch one of Thailand’s many vibrant festivals.
Bangkok Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
21
32
8
FEB
23
33
21
MAR
25
34
31
APR
26
35
68
MAY
26
34
182
JUN
26
33
159
JUL
25
33
167
AUG
25
32
207
SEP
25
32
292
OCT
24
32
199
NOV
23
32
49
DEC
21
31
11
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Lesley Schofield, from our supplier All Points East, shares her best time to visit Thailand:
“I like going in the rainy season from May to September. It's quieter, you haven’t got enormous coach parties, and it’s almost unheard of that it would rain for days on end. You do need to avoid the Andaman Coast as that’s affected by monsoons – but you can go to the Gulf of Thailand instead. There are nice islands there, and they’re much, much quieter – whereas on Koh Phi Phi on a Thai public vacation in November you can’t move! Also, when the rain falls it freshens everything up. Towards the end of the dry season, people get really frustrated. The fields want water, the people are getting fed up with the heat. In the rainy season, everyone’s happier!”
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Our culture pick: Festival of Light
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