Best time to visit in Thailand
Thailand tourism is a significant industry and a major contributor to the economy of China. It attracts millions of international tourists from all corners of the world. Although the climate of Thailand varies throughout the year, you can visit all year round. The best time to visit Thailand is as a rule during the cool and dry season among November and early April. But this is the country’s busiest time of the year as lots of tourists arrive to take advantage of dry weather between monsoon seasons.
Choose Thailand Tour Packages and experience exciting festivals assuring a memorable holiday. There’s a reason Thailand is one of the most loved destinations for travelers from all corners of the world. Because it has favorable exchange rates, a modest tourist visa policy, serene beaches, and mouth watering cuisines, and the number of foreign visitors to the country has doubled over the past decade. Travelers can spend their trip to Thailand strolling on beaches of Koh Samui, rooftop bar hopping in Bangkok, and even mingling with elephants in Chiang Mai.
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Main Seasons of Thailand:
- Summer: March to June
- Autumn: September
- Winter: November to February
- Spring: March
Top Events:
- Yi Peng (Lantern Festival)
- Songkran (The Water Festival)
- Phi Ta Khon (Ghost Festival)
- Surin Elephant festival
- Boon Bang Fai (The Rocket Festival)
Month by Month: Best time to visit Thailand
January:
January is top season in Thailand and there is an explanation behind that-the climate is extraordinary. Both and Gulf and Andaman costs will be seeing a lot of sunshine with little to very infrequent rain. Average temperature for January is a pleasant 27°C that sits between the average high/low temperatures of 22°C and 32°C. As the monsoon is over the average humidity level has likewise dropped for the dry season and this month it is 75% can be a great deal lower contingent upon whether it is a wet day or not.
Events in January:
Chinese New Year
As we all know that Thailand consists of huge amount of Chinese population, it comes as no surprise that the Chinese New year is a major festival in Thailand. It is a lovely time, where different communities come together. Streets are decorated in bright red with gorgeous Chinese popular lanterns hanging from above and dragon’s dancers along the road. It typically takes place in January or February each year calculating using a lunar calendar. The Chinese New year is associated with red color as people prefer wearing red clothes; also decorate their houses with red lanterns and praying for a year of good fortune.
As we all know that Thailand consists of huge amount of Chinese population, it comes as no surprise that the Chinese New year is a major festival in Thailand. It is a lovely time, where different communities come together. Streets are decorated in bright red with gorgeous Chinese popular lanterns hanging from above and dragon’s dancers along the road. It typically takes place in January or February each year calculating using a lunar calendar. The Chinese New year is associated with red color as people prefer wearing red clothes; also decorate their houses with red lanterns and praying for a year of good fortune.
February
Thailand has a tropical storm atmosphere with just little varieties in the normal temperatures. The biggest varieties are found in the precipitation. The dry season is from November to February. Normal temperatures fluctuate minimal here and this month the normal is 28°C between the normal high/lows of 33°C and 23°C. The hot season just has a normal temperature 1°C higher than February. Normal mugginess is likewise lower during this season however will start to increment towards the high of 90% during the monsoon.
Events in February
Chiang Mai Flower festivalChiang Mai has numerous occasions and celebrations throughout the year, yet just three truly stick out. And of course, the celebration of lights (Loy Krathong) and Thai New Year (Songkran) and the third is Chiang Mai's own one of a kind Flower Festival. Individuals from everywhere throughout the world travel to Chiang Mai close to the finish of the virus season to encounter the normal excellence and manifestations. In the event that you are thinking about coming to Chiang Mai throughout the winter months, the Flower Festival is an extraordinary reason for a little while.
Magha Puja or Makha Bucha
Makha Bucha is one of the 4 most significant Theravada Buddhist holidays in Thailand. It takes place on the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month, which coincides with either February or March. It is a national holiday, which allows a full day for Buddhist devotees to attend religious ceremonies at temples. Traditional Thai schedule is a lunar one and takes after the lunisolar Buddhist schedule. Makha is the third lunar month and Bucha intends to respect. Makha Bucha recognizes the full moon day of the third lunar month when Buddha conveyed his center lessons.
March
In the central plains and northern regions of Thailand, March is a fairly hot month with temperatures ranging from 77 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. All in all, we can say that it has mild rainfall with air temperatures balanced at a comfortable 75 to 91 degrees. March is shoulder season on all islands and it’s the best time to hit the beach. Rates of hotels are usually lower and crowds thinner than in February, but you still get sunny weather and bath-water temperatures offshore.
Events in March
Mango Sticky rice SeasonAlthough famous for its delicious savory dishes, Thailand desserts are perhaps not so well thought of. In any case, the basic however heavenly mango clingy rice is one of the most, if not the most famous Thai pastries and it is additionally one of our top picks! Mango sticky rice is usually eaten in the peak mango season, the summer months of March and April in Thailand. Delicious ready mangoes become game from March to June and are cut before your eyes, stuffed in a holder with clingy rice and went with a coconut-milk-based dressing. It is basically a dessert made with glutinous rice, fresh mangoes and coconut milk.
Thailand International Kite Festivals
With the wind off the Gulf of Thailand guarantees the perfect place to host a kite festival. An assortment of exhibitions, shows, workshops, family fun and different exercises happen through the span of two days permitting a lot of time to take it all in. Even if you’re not usually a fan of kites. It’s a nice event formed mostly of locals and their families with a small market for food, gifts and activities. The festival has been going for over 10 years and is growing in popularity each time. It's now not just the local Thais who show off their skills as contestants come from all over the country and internationally as well.
April
April is, quite simply, blisteringly hot. Average temperatures can soar into the high 30s and the heat is just oppressive. The middle of April sees the Thai New Year (Songkran) celebrated and it thankfully involves a lot of water throwing — forming your single opportunity to cool off ever so slightly
Events in April
Songkran
Songkran is Thailand’s most well-known festival. It is an important event on the Buddhist calendar, this water festival always marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. The name Songkran came from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘passing’ or ‘approaching’. Songkran Festival happens in April consistently, from the 13th to 15th. What's more, here right now is a significant component of Songkran, particularly in later occasions when the tossing of water has become a gigantic piece of the yearly festivals. Thai’s roam around throwing buckets of water, using water pistols and just generally soaking anyone in the vicinity. Buddhists also visit temples during Songkran where water is poured on Buddha images and on the hands of Buddhist monks as a mark of respect.
May
May sees a welcome drop in temperature throughout the country, although highs of 33-34°C are not unusual, and most (but not all) regions experience a notable rise in rainfall, albeit low and sporadic initially. Despite the possibility of rain, May serves as a best month to visit Thailand as plenty of sunshine is still expected and the number of visitors also decreases.
Events in May
Rocket festival
The festivals in Thailand never fail to amaze the innumerable tourists that flock in from all over the world. These colorful festivals provide a glimpse into the country's rich culture and heritage. Being a part of these events is surely a delight. The Rocket Festival in Thailand is one such celebration. The Rocket Festival is typically celebrated on the ends of the week in May, not long before the beginning of the harvest manor period (the rainy season). Locally known as the Bun Bang Fai Festival, this ancient festival is a merit-making ceremony which involves firing home-made rockets towards the heavens to captivate the rain gods and hope for a good monsoon season before the crop plantations take place.
The festivals in Thailand never fail to amaze the innumerable tourists that flock in from all over the world. These colorful festivals provide a glimpse into the country's rich culture and heritage. Being a part of these events is surely a delight. The Rocket Festival in Thailand is one such celebration. The Rocket Festival is typically celebrated on the ends of the week in May, not long before the beginning of the harvest manor period (the rainy season). Locally known as the Bun Bang Fai Festival, this ancient festival is a merit-making ceremony which involves firing home-made rockets towards the heavens to captivate the rain gods and hope for a good monsoon season before the crop plantations take place.
June
While a long way from ensured, there is a possibility of rain all through the June. Temperatures usually tend to remain high (avg temp: 29-31°C) and, at least initially, the rain is likely to come in the form of short downpours, with periods of good weather expected throughout much of the day.
Events in June
Hua Hin Jazz Festival
One of the nation's most renowned concerts, Hua Hin Jazz celebration has been running every year for over 10 years and it promises to enjoy music lovers with an amazing line-up of universal jazz acts during the few days of May 31 to June 1. Hosted by Hua Hin with support from the provincial authority this two day event will surely bring in local jazz artists and music maestros from overseas. The stage will be set on the beach at the front of Centara Grand Beach Resort.
July
July denotes the long stretch of the storm setting in, with continous rainfall across the country. The weather is cool yet humid, with temperatures averaging about 28 degrees. As the month progresses, rainfall increases in certain parts, especially since August and September are the main monsoon months.
Events in July
Asahna Bucha
Asahna Bucha Day is a festival in Thailand of the "Four Noble Truths" preached by Buddha in his first message after his edification. These four honorable realities are "dukha, Tanha, nibbana and the eight-crease way". This spiritual day is during the first full moon of the Thai Lunar calendar, but its timing will vary from year to year on the Gregorian calendar. You will see people marching around temples with lit candles, incense, and lotus flowers. You may likewise observe candlelight parades through different urban communities of Thailand. As the parades are for the most part at night, lighting candles has for quite some time been a key custom for this occasion.
Father’s Day (HM the Kings Birthday)
As the people of this country never leave a chance to show their devotion to the monarchs, they celebrate their birthdays with full enthusiasm. The King’s birthday is considered as Father’s Day respectively. The King’s birthday is celebrated on28th July. This day is considered to be national holidays and is quite prominent Thailand festivals.
As the people of this country never leave a chance to show their devotion to the monarchs, they celebrate their birthdays with full enthusiasm. The King’s birthday is considered as Father’s Day respectively. The King’s birthday is celebrated on28th July. This day is considered to be national holidays and is quite prominent Thailand festivals.
August
Temperatures in Thailand in August take off high and settle between 26 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius. The sun shines for around 5 hours every day and the climate stay like the long periods of June and July. It's prudent to drink heaps of water to keep hydrated, guarantee you don't invest an excess of energy in the immediate sun and apply loads of SPF to ensure your skin. Taking customary breaks from the daylight is prescribed as the climate can cause you to feel exhausted.
Events in August
Mothers Day (HM the Queen’s Birthday)
As the people of this country never leave a chance to show their devotion to the monarchs, they celebrate their birthdays with full enthusiasm. The Queen’s birthday is considered as Mother’s Day respectively. The queen’s birthday is celebrated on 12th August. This day is considered to be national holidays and is quite prominent Thailand festival.
As the people of this country never leave a chance to show their devotion to the monarchs, they celebrate their birthdays with full enthusiasm. The Queen’s birthday is considered as Mother’s Day respectively. The queen’s birthday is celebrated on 12th August. This day is considered to be national holidays and is quite prominent Thailand festival.
September
September is the wettest month in the city; be that as it may, it's the penultimate month for wet season. On the off chance that you are visiting the region, pack a mac or rain coat as you will experience a couple of showers. This month is also still humid, with temperatures ranging between 25°C and 32°C.
Events in September
River Kwai Half Marathon
The River Kwai Half Marathon is the most well known and the most seasoned street race in Thailand. The out and back course is one of the most beautiful in Thailand. It takes other participants a slow move to the turnaround point at 10.5 km. The declining return leg to the end goal will make for a quick second 50% of the race and most sprinters regularly post a negative split at this race. There is additionally a 10K Run on offer which utilizes a similar course with a previous pivot point.
The River Kwai Half Marathon is the most well known and the most seasoned street race in Thailand. The out and back course is one of the most beautiful in Thailand. It takes other participants a slow move to the turnaround point at 10.5 km. The declining return leg to the end goal will make for a quick second 50% of the race and most sprinters regularly post a negative split at this race. There is additionally a 10K Run on offer which utilizes a similar course with a previous pivot point.
October
October in Thailand is the thing that the travel industry portrays as 'shoulder-season. October is a brilliant month to explore the Thai wide open with the rice-fields in the north and north-east shining in green. The climate is a blend of daylight and showers so carry umbrella with you. Fewer sightseers are near and acceptable arrangements are typically accessible on flights and settlement before the higher rates begin to kick in during November. The climate in Thailand in October can be a mixed bag and not so easy to predict.
Events in October
Vegetarian festival
THE THAI VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL, otherwise called the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, is a nine-day festivity that happens just before the ninth month of the Chinese lunar schedule. The celebration is commended all through Thailand by individuals both with and without Chinese family, with the biggest festivals occurring in Phuket. The celebration feels fairer than community, and is a lively and strange festival. Everything from needles and blades to handguns and bull horns are utilized. Different practices incorporate cutting their tongues with swords and blades, ascending stepping stools made of sharp edges, fire strolling, and standing up near detonating firecrackers.
November
November is a pleasant month to visit Bangkok Thailand on the grounds that the city is drying out from the blustery season and it's not stiflingly hot. Its beach weather and the average sea temperature in November is around 29°C, delightful for spending time in the water. The normal humidity for the hotel is around 67%. Ensure that you take standard breaks from the warmth, apply SPF to shield your skin from the sun and drink lots of water. The average rainfall in November is 40mm over the course of five days, so there's a good chance of a shower or the odd thunderstorm. But these will usually be intense and short-lived.
Events in November
Loi Krathong
If you decide to visit Thailand this November, there's an incredible festival you just cannot afford to miss -Loy Krathong. It is also known as Thai Festival of Lights; Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's most charming and the second best-known festival after its New Year's festival Songkran. The Festival is held yearly all across the country, as well as in the parts of Laos and Myanmar (Shan State) where it is called Tazaungdaing. Krathong is essentially a Thai term which alludes to a bit of banana trunk which is perfectly embellished with flowers, banana leaves, flame and incense sticks.
If you decide to visit Thailand this November, there's an incredible festival you just cannot afford to miss -Loy Krathong. It is also known as Thai Festival of Lights; Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's most charming and the second best-known festival after its New Year's festival Songkran. The Festival is held yearly all across the country, as well as in the parts of Laos and Myanmar (Shan State) where it is called Tazaungdaing. Krathong is essentially a Thai term which alludes to a bit of banana trunk which is perfectly embellished with flowers, banana leaves, flame and incense sticks.
December
December, January, and February are ordinarily the months with the best climate in Thailand. Mean temperatures stay in the low 80s F (28 – 29 degrees C). Those numbers may still sound a little high, but they're way more comfortable than the rest of the year! Even though decent and warm, Thailand is arranged conveniently in the Northern Hemisphere. "Winter" alludes to the long periods of December, January, and February.
Events in December
Chiang Mai Red Cross & Winter Fair
The Chiang Mai Red Cross and Winter Fair is a yearly foundation celebration facilitated in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai during the year's end. This winter fete is out and out an excellent gathering, total with entertainment rides, pools, arcade games, unrecorded music, magnificence shows and significantly more. The returns from the occasion are given to a few causes, basically to Red Cross.
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