Best Time to Visit Thailand

Best Months: November | December | January | February | March

The dry season from November to March is the best time to sightsee in Thailand. This time of year presents the possibility for further exploration, but it also gives you the option of more experiences. Whether in the north around Chiang Mai to visit cultural villages to lounging on hidden beaches around Krabi in the south, there is much to take in. Sightseeing in Thailand can encompass temples and archeological complexes to visiting art galleries or trekking national parks. The dry season only enhances the beauty of the surrounding nature, cityscape, or historical landscape.

Best Months: November | December | January | February | March

The typical flavors of Thailand are easily found year-round, but during the dry season from November to March, you can experience the essential tastes of the nation’s specific regions. While most ingredients for which the country is known are found year-round, certain ingredients like wild strawberries, sweet corn, wild mushroom, and mud crab remain seasonal. By visiting between November and March, you can find both the typical and the essential, the celebrated, and surprising tastes that layer Thailand’s favored gastronomy.

Best Months: December | January | February | March | April

The sunny beaches of Thailand are famous worldwide, and the months from December to November are your best chance to experience the grandeur of the pristine sands across the country. The weather can vary between the west and east coast with shifting patterns from the Attaman Sea to the Gulf of Thailand, but December to April can give you plenty of time to discover the breathtaking views of Krabi’s karsts to lounging in the picturesque waters of Koh Tao.

Best Months: November | December | January | February | March

November to March are the best months for your Thailand tour, with the dry season providing you the most likelihood of calm waters. The seas are warm and refreshing in the dry season for perfect conditions in which you may find whale sharks, sea turtles, or rainbows of fish hiding among the coral whether you dive into the waters at the Similan Islands or around the Gulf of Thailand at Koh Tao.

Best Months: October | November | December | January | February

Thailand has exceptional hiking best accessed in the cooler, drier months between October to February. You can have a unique immersion into the diverse landscape as you trek up cliffs or wind through jungle-clad hills. Trekking in Thailand will reveal a completely different side of the country as nature takes center stage, giving you access to waterfalls and riverbanks or coastal views and secret beaches best experienced during the dry season.

Best Months:  December | January | February

Thailand’s dynamic terrain hosts a unique variety of ecosystems, with December to February being the time of year to explore the national parks searching for wildlife. The natural scenery is inspiring as you discover jungles and waterfalls, mountains and beaches, hilltop forests, and secluded islands to find elusive fish, parading elephants, or signs of rumored tigers. While Thailand may be famous for its beaches, the wildlife captures Thailand’s often overlooked cultural connection to land and sea.

Best Months: October | November | December | January | February

The dry season is the best time for birding in Thailand, specifically between October to February. As the weather changes across the country, you can find migratory birds typically from Northern Asia retreating to the warm, dry climate, as well as hosting 10 percent of the world’s entire bird species. Bird watching in Thailand doesn’t just immerse you in the landscape but reveals a zoogeographic paradise.

Best Months: November | December | January | February | March

Visiting Thailand with a family is best during the dry season between November and March for the most options for activities, exploration, and relaxation. Perfect for traveling with children of any age, Thailand is a fantastic destination for family-friendly adventures that can range from kayaking to hiking, archaeological tours to shopping, all of which will keep you and your children endlessly engaged. It’s also far more likely that you will have great weather during the dry season when visiting islands or coastal destinations for water excursions.

Best Months: December | January | February | March | April

Thailand is an idyllic destination for couples throughout the year, but the dry season from December to April will give you the best weather across the country for a broader scope of culture, landscape, and activities. Whether you are eager for a romantic escape to a small archipelago or wish to escape to a seductive jungle hideaway, want to shop like a local in a floating market or wander through history in a preserved archeological complex, a visit during the dry season leaves room for it all.

Best Months: January | February | March

Thailand is an endless adventure with captivating scenery, especially during the dry season months from January to March. The dry season gives you plenty of time and opportunity to explore national parks, kayak on the crystalline waters, search for protected marine life, or lounge on the celebrated island shores. From Bangkok to secluded mountain villages, you can search for wildlife and experience local culture for a wide range of experiences.

Hiking | Scuba | Snorkeling | Food Tours | Beach

Best Months: July | August

The rainy season in Thailand is still a great time to discover a different side of life in the country, especially in July and August. The possibility of rains can keep many tourists away, which means small or no crowds in some of the country's most popular destinations. Yet even in the “rainy season,” you can enjoy superb escapes into the unstoppable culture and grand sun-drenched beaches in places like Bangkok, Koh Samui, and the Gulf of Thailand’s eastern seaboard.

Temples | Shopping | Food Tour | Famous Markets

Thailand is the ultimate getaway in any season captured in colorful scenery, lively culture, and remarkable history with an endless list of things to do. Knowing the type of experiences you want will help you decide the best time to scuba off Koh Tao or trek to see elephants in Khao Yai National Park. Zicasso’s Thailand Travel Guide can give you more information on the best way to craft your perfect trip. You can also speak with a Thailand travel specialist by filling out a Trip Request or by calling our team at 1-888-265-9707.