What is the climate of Thailand?

     Thailand’s weather is influenced by monsoons overall the country that creates 3 seasons in the north and central areas and 2 in the south. Generally, the climate is humid tropical with seasonal rain and warm climate. April is the hottest month in summer. In general, from mid- May to September, it is cloudy and rainy from the southwest monsoon. From November to mid- March, the climate is dry and cold from the cool northeast monsoon.

     Seasonally, hot season starts in late February until beginning May, with April as the hottest month; rainy season starts from late May to late October; and winter starts from late October to late January, where December is the celebrated month for Christmas Eve and to welcome New Year.

     Weather in different parts of Thailand.

• Northern Thailand

In northern Thailand, the weather is generally very cold in winter, yet also very hot in summer. The sky gets lot of sunshine. Northern temperatures generally are between 3 to 5 degree Celsius, lower than the rest of the country. Traveling to the north in winter is very pleasant and needs suitable clothing or sweater with you.

• Cool- From October to February


• Hot- From March to April


• Rainy- From May to September


(The rainy season is the best time for rafting and river activities.)

• Central Thailand

As central Thailand covers a wide land area, the climate varies across this expanse. It is not very cool, rather hotter than it is in the north in hot season. Humidity levels remain quite high throughout the year. In rainy season, most rain tends to fall between August and September and you usually see flooding at the end of rain period in Bangkok.

• Cool- From November to February


• Hot- From March to May


• Rainy- From June to October


(The best time to visit is in cool season when temperatures are high and humidity is relatively low.)

• Southern Thailand

The climate of southern Thailand is influenced by monsoon winds and remains warm and humid throughout the year. Therefore, southern Thailand has 2 seasons. On the east and west coasts, differences in temperature and rainfall occur during both seasons. In rainy season, torrential rain tends to fall in short bursts for around 2 or 3 hours a day. Most rain falls between June and November. And from November to January, there is a relatively high rainfall. In hot season, the weather is dry and rain- free between January and April. April and May are the hottest months. During hot and dry season is the best time to visit southern Thailand, as cool sea breezes ease the high temperatures and humidity.