Thailand Seasons
The most comfortable time to visit Thailand is between October and March time. At this time of year, Thailand is at it’s coolest temperature with the least rainfall and humidity. During this time, temperatures tend to stay in the low 30 degrees.
Conversely, April and May are the hottest months to visit, with temperatures often hitting almost 40 degrees. However, tourist prices and hotel costs can be cheaper because it is low season. For some, the hot temperatures can be unbearable in the middle of the day and make it very difficult to do any kind of strenuous sporty activities such as bike tours.
From June to August is the rainy season in Thailand. It’s cooler than the hot season but still warmer than Christmas season. Most days, there is not actually that much rain and it’s quite consistent, usually either rainy storms during the night or heavy rain for an hour during the daytime. However, if you are unlucky, you might experience a fortnight long storm of miserable weather; it’s a bit of a gamble.
Cool Festivals In Thailand
Here is a small list of some of the most fun and interesting festivals and events held throughout Thailand. Most festival dates differ year by year – you may want to check exact dates if you are planning a trip specially around a Thai festival!
- Chinese New Year – Late January/ February
- Silver Lake Music Fest – Early March
- Wat Bang Phra Tattoo Festival – March
- Songkran Water Festival – Mid April (13th – 15th)
- Hua Hin Jazz Festival – June
- Vegetarian Festival – October
- Loy Krathong – November (Full Moon)
- Big Mountain Music Festival – Early December
- Thai Father’s Day (King’s Birthday) – 5th December
Big Mountain Music Festival