Planning a Thailand holiday? For Bangkok’s temples and markets, consider months with less rain and gentler heat. For a beach break, start with the wet and dry seasons on your chosen coast. Phuket and Koh Samui have different wet months, so the same travel date can call for different preparations. Choose your region and month below for the weather and suggested plans.
What suits this month
Explore the Grand Palace and temples in the morning, then walk beside the river before sunset. With less rain than in the rainy season, it is a good time to discover Bangkok on foot.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Leave time for meals and café breaks between temple visits. Rainfall is relatively low, but the days are hot, so do your walking in the morning.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Visit the Grand Palace and temples in the morning, and take a break in a shopping centre or café during the hot part of the day. Return to the river for a walk as the sun drops.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
Finish temple visits in the morning, then have lunch indoors and rest at your accommodation. Spread out the places you want to see so you are not walking for long in the hottest hours.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
When planning temple visits, find a nearby restaurant or café too. If a shower starts, you can rest indoors before carrying on.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Take the train to shopping centres and stop at a café. When the rain eases, explore a nearby neighbourhood on foot and find somewhere to eat.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Rest in a shopping centre or café during heavy rain, then visit a nearby market or the riverside when it eases.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Rather than crossing the city to several distant attractions in a day, enjoy sightseeing and meals in one neighbourhood. It is easier to find shelter nearby when rain starts.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
If you plan to visit markets and temples, include some indoor time too. Wait out heavy rain over a meal nearby.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Spend rainy spells in a café or shopping centre and walk around the neighbourhood when the rain eases. Leave enough space in your day to change the timing of visits.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
As rainfall decreases, it is a good time to plan temple and market visits. Start in the morning and take a midday break in a shopping centre or café.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Visit temples in the morning and walk beside the river in the evening. Rest during the midday heat while enjoying Bangkok’s different views.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Walk along the beach in the morning and enjoy a seaside dinner. Relatively low rainfall suits a relaxing trip with time to enjoy the sea views.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Save beach walks for the morning or around sunset. Have lunch or rest at your accommodation to avoid the midday heat.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Take a short beach walk in the morning and rest at your accommodation during the day. Return to the seafront for a meal and a walk as the sun drops.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
Visit the beach in the morning and evening, then eat or rest indoors during the hot part of the day. Alternate outings and rests instead of spending the whole day outside.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
Relax at accommodation near the beach and go out for a walk when the rain eases. You can enjoy time by the sea without travelling far.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Eat indoors during heavy rain and walk along a nearby beach when it eases. Choose your walking time around the day’s weather rather than fixing it in advance.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Spend the day eating near the beach and resting at your accommodation. When the rain stops, head to the nearby seafront for the view.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Enjoy meals and rests near your accommodation, with short walks when the rain eases. This avoids repeated journeys to distant places.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Rest indoors during heavy rain and decide when to walk on the beach according to the weather.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
For a relaxing seaside trip, include time at your accommodation too. When the rain eases, head to a nearby beach or restaurant.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
After the wetter months, it is a good time for seafront walks and meals in town. Make use of mornings and evenings outdoors.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Take a beach walk in the morning, then rest indoors during the day. Return to the seafront in the evening to enjoy the view without the hottest hours.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Explore Chiang Mai’s old city and temples on foot. Enjoy sightseeing during the day and bring a layer when you go out in the morning or evening.
Things to consider
Temperatures drop considerably in the morning and at night. Bring a light layer if you leave early or return late.
What suits this month
Start your old-city walk in the morning and rest in a café during the day. Breaks between temples help you avoid the midday heat.
Things to consider
Temperatures drop considerably in the morning and at night. Bring a light layer if you leave early or return late.
What suits this month
Visit the old city and temples in the morning, then find a café or indoor exhibition during the hot part of the day. You can go out for another walk as the sun drops.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
Finish temple visits early and rest over a meal indoors during the day. Avoid fitting all your longer walks into one day.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
Find cafés or indoor exhibitions near the temples you plan to visit. If it rains, you can rest indoors before continuing.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Relax in a café or visit an indoor exhibition, then walk through the old city when the rain eases.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
If it starts raining during an old-city walk, stop at a nearby café. Adjust your time on foot to the weather.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Enjoy cafés and indoor exhibitions during heavy rain. Continue your temple visits and old-city walks once it eases.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Plan café breaks alongside temple visits. This lets you continue your holiday without travelling far during rain.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Visit an indoor exhibition or relax in a café, then head into the old city when the rain eases. Group nearby sights together to make rainy-day journeys easier.
Things to consider
Leave time to shelter from rain and keep indoor alternatives, rather than filling the day with outdoor plans.
What suits this month
Visit temples and the old city, then stop at a café. Relatively little rain makes this a good time for sightseeing on foot.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Enjoy walking through the old city and visiting temples. Mornings and nights can feel cool compared with the day, so bring a light layer.
Things to consider
Temperatures drop considerably in the morning and at night. Bring a light layer if you leave early or return late.
What suits this month
Walk along the beach in the morning and have dinner in the old town. You could also plan separate days for beach relaxation and exploring town.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Combine beach walks and old-town sightseeing. Rain is relatively low, but midday is hot, so stop for lunch or a rest indoors.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Explore the beach and old town in the morning or late afternoon. Avoid the daytime heat over a meal indoors or a rest at your accommodation.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
Walk on the beach in the morning and rest at your accommodation during the hottest hours. Explore the old town once the sun drops.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
Have a meal in the old town and relax at your accommodation. Keep beach walks short and save them for when rain eases.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Eat indoors or rest at your accommodation while it rains, then explore nearby when it eases.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Plan time relaxing near the beach alongside meals in the old town. Arrange outdoor visits around that day’s rain forecast.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Rest at your accommodation during heavy rain. When it eases, eat nearby and take a short walk.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Spend a day eating in the old town and relaxing indoors. Choose your outdoor time around the rain forecast.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Plan to relax and eat near your accommodation rather than making long sightseeing trips. Enjoy a beach walk when the rain eases.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Have a meal in the old town or rest at your accommodation, then visit the beach when the weather allows. Set outdoor sightseeing times around the day’s forecast.
Things to consider
During a seasonal transition, do not expect uninterrupted sunshine. Check the forecast before making outdoor bookings.
What suits this month
Walk beside the sea in the morning and rest at your accommodation during the day. Dinner in the old town lets you enjoy both beach and town.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Walk along the beach in the morning or around sunset to enjoy sea and cliff views. Rest at your accommodation during the day for a leisurely beach holiday.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Take a beach walk and enjoy the sea views. Midday is hot, so walk in the morning or go out again in the late afternoon.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Walk along the beach in the morning and rest at your accommodation during the day. Return to the seafront in the cooler late afternoon.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
Visit the beach in the morning and late afternoon, and rest over a meal indoors during the day. Plan longer walks away from the hottest hours.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
Rest at your accommodation and take a walk on a nearby beach when rain eases. Adjust your outdoor time to the weather.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Rest at your accommodation while it rains, then eat nearby or take a short walk when it eases.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Enjoy a beach holiday with meals and rests near your accommodation. Decide when to go to the seafront according to that day’s weather.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Relax indoors during heavy rain. When it eases, enjoy the sea views from a nearby beach.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Include time at your accommodation in your holiday plans. Enjoy beach walks when the rain eases.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Eat and relax near your accommodation instead of travelling far. Going to the seafront when rain eases helps keep journeys short.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Take your time resting at your accommodation or eating nearby. Choose when to walk along the beach using the day’s rain forecast.
Things to consider
During a seasonal transition, do not expect uninterrupted sunshine. Check the forecast before making outdoor bookings.
What suits this month
Rest at your accommodation during the day and walk on the beach in the morning or evening. You can enjoy the sea and cliff views without spending long outside in the heat.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Plan both time resting at your accommodation and visits to a nearby beach. Stay indoors while it rains and go out again once it eases.
Things to consider
During a seasonal transition, do not expect uninterrupted sunshine. Check the forecast before making outdoor bookings.
What suits this month
Walk beside the sea in the morning and rest at your accommodation during the day. This suits a trip combining beach walks and relaxation.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Save seaside walks for the morning or late afternoon, with meals and rests at your accommodation during the day.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Walk on the beach in the morning or evening and rest at your accommodation during the hot part of the day. Breaks between meals and outings avoid long periods outside at midday.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
Enjoy beach walks at the cooler times of day. Eat indoors or rest at your accommodation during the day and go out again as the sun drops.
Things to consider
Long walks in the midday heat can be tiring. Carry water and stop in the shade between journeys.
What suits this month
Visit the beach in the morning and rest at your accommodation during the day. You can enjoy the sea views while avoiding the midday heat.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Plan beach walks alongside time to relax at your accommodation. Eat indoors during the hot hours and go out again as the sun drops.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Enjoy a relaxing holiday with time at your accommodation and sea views. If you want to walk, go in the morning or evening rather than the midday heat.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Walk on the beach in the morning, then rest at your accommodation. Returning to the seafront in the evening lets you avoid the midday heat.
Things to consider
Even with little rain, midday can be hot and showers are possible. Bring a hat and a light umbrella.
What suits this month
Rest at your accommodation or eat indoors during heavy rain. Take short walks nearby when it eases.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Leave plenty of time to relax at your accommodation and enjoy meals nearby. Arrange outdoor visits around the day’s rain forecast.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
What suits this month
Enjoy leisurely meals indoors and time relaxing at your accommodation. Take a short walk nearby when the rain eases.
Things to consider
Check waves and wind as well as rain. Change your plans if boats are not sailing or swimming is prohibited at the beach.
Weather figures are averages of observations from 1991–2020. Use them to compare hotter and wetter months, then check a separate forecast for your actual dates before departure.
Rainfall falls sharply from November, while December and January average around 27°C and are less hot than April. These months suit temple visits followed by riverside walks, although daytime highs still exceed 32°C.
Monthly temperatures, opportunities and cautions →November–February is drier than September and October, with average highs around 30–31°C. It suits seaside walks and meals in town; December and January have particularly little rain.
Monthly temperatures, opportunities and cautions →November–January averages around 22–25°C and suits exploring temples and the old city on foot. Average lows drop to around 16–17°C in December and January, so bring a layer for mornings and evenings.
Monthly temperatures, opportunities and cautions →December–March is drier than the summer and autumn rainy season and suits combining a beach holiday with the old town. February is the driest month at 24.0mm, while March’s average highs exceed 34°C.
Monthly temperatures, opportunities and cautions →December–March follows the wet months of September and October and suits enjoying beaches and limestone cliffs. February is the driest month. In March, avoid the midday heat by walking in the morning or late afternoon.
Monthly temperatures, opportunities and cautions →Unlike Phuket, Koh Samui is wet in October–December, making February–April a better fit for a beach holiday. February is driest at 64.3mm. April becomes hotter, so enjoy outdoor activities in the morning or evening and rest indoors during the day.
Monthly temperatures, opportunities and cautions →The dry season makes temple and market walks easier to plan with less concern about rain. However, midday can still be hot in the dry season, so enjoy outdoor sightseeing in the morning or around sunset. During the day, explore shopping centres or rest at cafés and your accommodation to avoid the heat.
For a rainy-season trip, include meals and indoor breaks between visits rather than spending the whole day outside. Wait nearby indoors during heavy rain and go out again once it eases. For swimming or boat trips, check wind and wave forecasts as well as rain. At sea, follow local swimming prohibitions and the operator’s instructions.
Regional rainy and dry seasons and what to pack →No. Northern and central Thailand, the Andaman coast and the southern east coast have different wet periods. If choosing between Phuket or Krabi and Koh Samui, compare which has less rain in your travel month.
Not necessarily. Eat or rest indoors during heavy rain and explore nearby when it eases. Keep outdoor sightseeing times flexible. Swimming, boat trips and island tours may need to be changed or cancelled according to weather and local instructions, so read cancellation and amendment terms when booking.
No. These figures average observations from 1991–2020. They help compare travel months but do not tell you the weather on your travel day. Before departure, check the Thai Meteorological Department’s forecast for your actual dates.
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