Thailand month by month
Phuket and Krabi share the same weather pattern on the Andaman coast. Bangkok, in the centre of the country, runs a little differently.
| Month | Phuket & Krabi | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| January | Dry, sunny, calm sea. Peak season | Cool and dry: the best month |
| February | Dry and sunny | Warm and dry |
| March | Hot and sunny, sea still calm | Hot |
| April | Hottest month; Songkran festival mid-April | Very hot; Songkran festival |
| May | Rains begin, fewer crowds | Hot, first rains |
| June | Green season: showers, rougher sea | Rainy season |
| July | Green season | Rainy season |
| August | Green season | Rainy season |
| September | Wettest month | Wettest month |
| October | Rain easing towards the end | Rain easing |
| November | Season starts, sea calming | Cool, dry season begins |
| December | Peak season: book early | Cool and dry |
Thailand's three seasons
- Cool and dry (November to February): the most comfortable weather everywhere, and the busiest, priciest time. Book early for December and January.
- Hot (March to May): still sunny on the islands, with calm seas in March and April. Bangkok gets very hot. Plan sightseeing for mornings.
- Green season (May to October): showers most days, often heavy but short. The west-coast sea is rougher, and some boat trips are cancelled for safety. Hotels are cheaper and beaches quieter.
Is the green season a bad time to go?
Not necessarily. Many of our customers travel in July and August because of the summer school holidays, and still have a great trip. Expect rain at some point most days, plan island trips with flexibility, and enjoy lower prices. Our Phuket team watches the weather and moves boat days when needed.
Travelling over holidays
Flights fill up and fares rise around holiday periods, including Eid and the summer break. Book as early as you can. When fares from Ben Gurion jump, flying from Amman is often the better deal, and we can quote both.
Festivals worth timing a trip around
- Songkran (13 to 15 April): Thai New Year, celebrated with huge water fights in the streets. Fun, but you will get wet.
- Loy Krathong (November full moon): people float candle-lit baskets on rivers and the sea. A beautiful evening.
Our advice: for a first trip with the best chance of perfect weather, go between November and April. Tell us your dates and we'll tell you honestly what to expect.