Best Time to Visit Thailand

The most popular time to visit Thailand, in November the sun returns after the monsoon season, so you’ll have little rain to contend with. Daytime temperatures average in the 90s Fahrenheit in Bangkok, so it will be warm, but you can escape the heat by traveling north to enjoy a cooler mountain climate. It’s a good time to time to go to the beach and enjoy the clear, warm waters. If you visit during the beginning or end of the season, there won’t be as many tourists. Come around Christmastime, however, and you’ll see the biggest crowds of the year. If you plan to come during the high season, be sure to book any tickets and accommodation in advance to ensure availability.

July and August bring incessant rain, which tends to keep the tourist away – that means lower prices and more opportunities to enjoy the country without rubbing elbows with so many others. It’s not the best time to go to the beaches along the southern coast in particular as they get significant rainfall during the monsoon season. August is the rainiest month, especially in Chiang Mai and the Golden Triangle. The better news is that the east coast beaches experience more sunshine now and you can enjoy a cheaper holiday too. It’s also the best time for diving at Koh Tao. In Bangkok, the average daytime temperature this time of year is 95 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit.