By region
South-central region (Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin – Seven Rocks, Pattaya): The south-central region of Thailand, south of Bangkok and Ayutthaya, is located in the tropics, hot all year round, with little difference in temperature throughout the year, so it can be said that the four seasons are like summer.
Northern region (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai): The vast majority of this area has a subtropical monsoon climate, and the average annual temperature is generally around 25°C everywhere. Every year, excluding the rainy season from June to September, the rest of the year is a very good season for tourism. The rainy season in northern Thailand is from June to September, when the rain is most abundant, so be sure to bring good rain gear to travel. The rest of the time, the average temperature is only about 18-24 ℃, the lowest is even only about 4 ℃, for Chinese tourists is a very comfortable time to travel.
Southern region (Phuket, Krabi, Phi Phi Islands): There are only 2 seasons along the coast – the rainy season and the dry season. Thankfully, the two coastal areas of Thailand have only a short rainy season, so tourists can enjoy sunny beaches almost all year round. On the Andaman or west coast, where Phuket, Krabi, and Phi Phi Islands are located, there are strong winds and heavy rains from April to October due to the southwest monsoon, while on the Gulf of Thailand or east coast, where Koh Samui is located, the rainy season is mainly concentrated from September to December. In November, starting from the carnival at Patong Beach to the seafood festival at the end of April of the following year, not only is the whole Phuket a lively scene, but the sky is also showing mild sunshine, the sea is blue and the waves are gentle, so you can comfortably dive a water, have a close contact with the beautiful corals hidden under the sea water and watch the colorful tropical sea fish swim by.
By month
Hot season (March-June): the average temperature is 32-38℃, the air is dry, this is generally the low season for tourism, but the coastal area is very suitable for tourism at this time.
The rainy season (June – October): the average temperature is 27 or 8°C. During this period, Thailand experiences the heaviest and most concentrated rainfall, although it is usually a downpour in one afternoon rather than a continuous drizzle. For beach lovers, Thailand’s rainy season is short, so you can basically enjoy sunny beaches all year round.
Cool season (November-February): the average temperature is 19-26℃, and the scenery of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and other places are the best at this time.
The best travel time
November to April: this cool and dry cool season is traditionally the peak season for Thailand tourism. the Water Lantern Festival in November, with its romantic style and youthful taste, attracts travelers from all over the world to come and participate in the festival. the Water Festival in mid-April, which is also the annual Thai New Year, is very lively and interesting.
November-March: This is Thailand’s peak tourist season, a time when the climate is cool enough to enjoy the tropical flavors of Thailand during the day and the nights are free from mosquitoes or the difficulty of sleeping due to the sweltering heat. In addition, many islands in the south are open to tourists during this time, so you can experience all aspects of the islands, and the 10,000 people sky lantern festival in Chiang Mai in the north is also held during this time. The only drawback is that prices will rise and you may have trouble booking a room.
April-May: This is the hottest time of the year in Thailand, with temperatures reaching 40°. But Thailand’s most interesting Songkran Festival is also in April (April 13-15), where you can also experience the most original Thai New Year and feel the national madness, definitely giving you memories to last a lifetime.
June to October: It is the rainy season with heavy rainfall, but it is usually concentrated after the evening, so basically it will not affect the daytime trip too much, and the best thing is very enough to enjoy the very good discount hotel prices.
Domestic holidays: domestic public holidays such as National Day and Spring Festival are the peak periods for tourists to travel to Thailand, hotels are difficult to book and airfares are high, so if you plan to travel on public holidays, you must book hotels about 3 months in advance.
Clothing preparation
No matter when you come to Thailand, short sleeves, shorts and skirts in summer can meet the demand. The temperature difference between day and night in northern Thailand is large, and the nights are cooler. If you visit northern Thailand from December to February, you need to prepare a long shirt to avoid catching a cold, and you need to pay attention to dressing for certain special occasions.
However, it is not recommended to bring a lot of clothes to Thailand, because you can buy a lot of special style costume jewelry in the area, and the price is very cheap.
