The best time to visit Thailand

Thailand’s tropical climate means it can be visited year round, but plan your route around the country’s three distinct seasons: dry, wet and hot. ![]()

The best time to travel to Thailand is from November to February, when you can expect to enjoy dry, sunny weather. March and April are ideal months for beach holidays on islands such as Phuket, but it can be oppressively hot in the cities. Thailand’s rainy season begins in May and is wettest in August and October when trekking becomes difficult and some journeys can be affected. The good news is that the seasons are staggered on the east and west coasts, so as long as you do your research you can always find a sunny beach somewhere. Our guide to when to travel to Thailand ensures you always know what to expect in the ‘Land of Smiles’.
When is the best time to visit Thailand’s beaches?
December to April is the best time to go to Thailand’s beaches, with Christmas and Easter (the latter slightly less expensive) both popular with families. March, April and May are the hottest months of the year in Thailand, so the coasts and islands are glorious, and very busy. The islands on either side of the Kra Isthmus which separates the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand tend to experience different weather. Koh Samui in south-east Thailand, for instance, is usually rainy in December and January, but a good option in July and August, when it’s still sunny compared with Phuket on the west coast.A month by month guide on when to go to Thailand
January in Thailand
February in Thailand
March in Thailand
April in Thailand
April is great for volunteering at an elephant sanctuary
May in Thailand
May is great for a small group tour of Southeast Asia
June in Thailand

I like going in the rainy season from May to September. It’s quieter, Thai people are happier, and it’s unheard of for it to rain for days on end.![]()

– Lesley Schofield from our partner All Points East
July in Thailand
August in Thailand
September in Thailand
October in Thailand
November in Thailand
December in Thailand
December is great for a self-drive tuk tuk tour of Thailand
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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