Best time to visit

Best time to visit Thailand

The cool, dry season from November to February is ideal across most of the country. March–May is scorching, and the monsoon runs June–October.

Best monthsNovember–February
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Month-by-month overview

Thailand at a glance

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Verdictgreatgreatgoodokayokayokayokayokayavoidavoidgreatgreat
Temp (°C)
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25°
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Rain (mm)102030651901501551752252405010
Crowdshighhighmediummediumlowlowlowlowlowlowmediumhigh
Price$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Notes——Getting very hotSongkran water festivalMonsoon begins———Heaviest rainFlooding possibleLoy Krathong festival—

Festivals & events

Songkran

Apr

Thai New Year celebrated with nationwide water fights and temple ceremonies.

Loy Krathong

Nov

Festival of lights where floating lanterns and baskets are released on waterways.

Yi Peng

Nov

Thousands of sky lanterns released in Chiang Mai during the full moon.

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