Best time to visit Thailand
The best time to visit Thailand is the cool, dry season from November to February, when humidity drops, rainfall is low and temperatures are most comfortable for beaches, islands and cities alike. March to May is very hot; the southwest monsoon brings heavy afternoon downpours from June to October, with September usually the wettest month.
The short answer
The best time to visit Thailand is January, February, November and December — the months with the most comfortable temperatures and the lowest rainfall of the year. The month-by-month table below shows why, and links each month to a full packing list.
Thailand weather & when to go, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | When to go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C / 90°F | 22°C / 72°F | 1 | Best |
| February | 33°C / 91°F | 24°C / 75°F | 2 | Best |
| March | 34°C / 93°F | 26°C / 79°F | 4 | Shoulder |
| April | 35°C / 95°F | 27°C / 81°F | 6 | Shoulder |
| May | 34°C / 93°F | 26°C / 79°F | 14 | Off-season |
| June | 33°C / 91°F | 26°C / 79°F | 15 | Off-season |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 15 | Shoulder |
| August | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 17 | Shoulder |
| September | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 20 | Off-season |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 17 | Shoulder |
| November | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 7 | Best |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 21°C / 70°F | 2 | Best |
Best months in detail
- Thailand in January: daytime highs around 32°C (90°F), nights near 22°C (72°F), and very little rain (about 1 wet days).
- Thailand in February: daytime highs around 33°C (91°F), nights near 24°C (75°F), and very little rain (about 2 wet days).
- Thailand in November: daytime highs around 31°C (88°F), nights near 23°C (73°F), and occasional rain (about 7 wet days).
- Thailand in December: daytime highs around 31°C (88°F), nights near 21°C (70°F), and very little rain (about 2 wet days).
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