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Best time to visit Thailand

Thailand covers 4 destinations in our climate comparison. Purely on climate, the most rewarding months across the region are January, February and March, when days average around 29 °C. All values are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

Destinations in Thailand, ranked by climate

Palmenstrand auf Koh SamuiKoh Samui
1Good· 73

Koh Samui

Thailand
27 °C 6 rainy days 28 °C sea
  • Best months: January, February, March, July
Kalksteinfelsen und Strand bei PhuketPhuket
2Good· 69

Phuket

Thailand
28 °C 4 rainy days 29 °C sea
  • Best months: January, February, March, December
Kalksteinfelsen und Strand in KrabiKrabi
3Good· 67

Krabi

Thailand
28 °C 4 rainy days 28 °C sea
  • Best months: January, February, March, December
Tempel und Skyline von BangkokBangkok
4Limited· 60

Bangkok

Thailand
33 °C 2 rainy days
  • Best months: January, February, November, December

Climate overview for Thailand

The highest overall climate score in Thailand goes to Koh Samui (73/100). 3 of the 4 destinations are coastal, so beach and swimming weather is a key factor in the ranking below.

Pick a destination for its full month-by-month guide, or use the best months above as a starting point. If your dates are fixed, compare the individual destinations for that month; if you are flexible, January, February and March offer the most reliable conditions across Thailand.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Thailand?

Climatically the best months across Thailand are January, February and March. The ideal month still depends on the specific destination and your travel style.

Which destination in Thailand has the best climate?

By overall climate score, Koh Samui leads with 73/100 — see the full ranking below.